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This work investigates the humorous and often cynical redefinition of common vocabulary to expose the absurdities of modern life. Author Colin Bowles utilizes a lexicographical framework to deconstruct standard definitions, replacing them with satirical interpretations that highlight human folly, social pretension, and the gap between language and reality. The text functions as a parody of traditional reference materials, relying on wit and linguistic subversion to challenge the reader's perception of everyday terms.
What You Will Find
This volume serves as a lighthearted, satirical companion for readers who appreciate wordplay and cynical observations on contemporary society. The structure suggests an accessible, browseable format intended for entertainment rather than academic linguistic study.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1993-04-15
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0006382258
ISBN-13:
9780006382256
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