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~ Richard Lederer (Author)
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Anguished English is the impossibly funny anthology of accidental assaults upon our common language. From bloopers and blunders to Signs of the Times to Mixed-Up Metaphors . . . from Two-Headed Headlines to Mangling Modifiers . . . it's a collection that will leave you roaring with delight and laughter.

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One of the fringe benefits of being an English or history teacher is receiving the occasional jewel of a student blooper in an essay or test paper.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Gibbs Smith; Rev Exp Up edition (April 19, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0941711811
  • ISBN-13: 978-0941711814
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #326,612 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Anguished English, December 31, 2007
Anguished English is a wonderful book. We gave a copy to our grand-daughter who is an English major at WSU and she has enjoyed it immensly (sp) The entire family enjoyed it over Christmas.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Its a great stocking stuffer, November 18, 2009
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If you've ever appreciated Mark Twain
If you've ever appreciated Art Linkletter
If you've ever read a history of the English language
If you appreciate regional dialects
If you finished 12th grade English with a seasoned teacher ...
You'll appreciate the content of this book.

Light and enjoyable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic, May 13, 2007
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Richard Lederer's collection of goof and gaffes in the English language is a must read for anybody who speaks or studies English. Hilarious.
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