The Good Citizen's Alphabet by Bertrand Russell

The Good Citizen's Alphabet by Bertrand Russell

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`E: Erroneous: Capable of being proved true'; `J: Jolly: The downfall of our enemies'; `M: Mystery: What I understand and you don't' . . . Enter the delightful, satirical world of the Good Citizen, according to one of the best-known writers and philosophers of modern times.

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The Good Citizen's Alphabet by Bertrand Russell

`E: Erroneous: Capable of being proved true'; `J: Jolly: The downfall of our enemies'; `M: Mystery: What I understand and you don't' . . . Enter the delightful, satirical world of the Good Citizen, according to one of the best-known writers and philosophers of modern times. In this pocket-sized book, Bertrand Russell's witty, subversive A-Z encompasses pedants and nincompoops, knowledge and virtue, providing a diverting and entertaining guide to the English alphabet. Brought back into print for the first time since the 1970s, the brief texts are illustrated with the lively drawings of Franciszka Themerson, a leading figure of the twentieth century avant-garde, whose apt and amusing images add an anarchic spirit to this delightful gift book - perfect for linguistic novices and eloquent eggheads alike. Facsimile pages reproduce the vintage look and feel of the original 1953 publication.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was one of the foremost philosophers and logicians of the twentieth century. Franciszka Themerson (1907-88) was a Polish artist and designer, who became a central figure of the Polish avant-garde.
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ISBN 13 9781849765305
ISBN 10 1849765308
Title The Good Citizen's Alphabet
Author Bertrand Russell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Tate Publishing
Year published 2017-10-01
Number of pages 112
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.