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The Pun Also Rises

How the Humble Pun Revolutionized Language, Changed History, and Made Wordplay More Than Some Antics

ISBN-13: 9781592406753

Contributor(s): John Pollack

Subjects: Language: History & General

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE GROUP

Publisher Imprint: Gotham Books

Publication Date: 03-05-2012

Format: Paperback

Availability: In stock

£15.99

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About the book

Puns are often derided as the lowest form of wit and groaned at as the main staple of 'dad' jokes the world over. But puns do matter. John Pollack, former World Pun Champion and presidential speechwriter for Bill Clinton explains how puns have revolutionised language and played a pivotal role in creating the modern world as we know it. Pollack skillfully weaves together historical facts and stories, the science of the brain, pop culture, literature, anthropology and humour to create an authoritative yet playful exploration of puns.

The Pun Also Rises

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