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Dr. Mardy Grothe is a retired psychologist, management consultant, and platform speaker, author of six "word and language" books, and creator of Dr. Mardy's Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations, the world's largest online database of metaphorical quotations. Dr. Mardy-as he is known to his many afficher plus fans around the globe-is one of America's most beloved quotation anthologists. afficher moins

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Oxymoronica is essentially a collection of oxymoronic and paradoxical quotes throughout history as assembled by Dr. Mardy Grothe. Dividing the book and the collection into 14 separate entries (literature, politics, wit & wisdom, etc.), Grothe gives introductions to each category and giving examples to the part of the collection he is emphasizing before finished the last half of the chapter with quotes from various sources. Though Grothe tries to bring context and interest to each topical entry, it sometimes comes off as pompous. Overall the collection is pretty interesting, but it’s not the greatest read.… (plus d'informations)
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mattries37315 | 6 autres critiques | Oct 13, 2021 |
collection of quotations embodying metaphors
 
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ritaer | 3 autres critiques | Jul 26, 2021 |
A great little book full of memorable quotes.

It was a pleasure reading this and I saved many passages. Some will have you pause and wade in reflection. Others will have you laughing out loud. Yet others may make you cry.

Dr. Mardy Grothe separates the chapters by topic: Insults, Relationships, Life and Love are some of the themes touched upon. There is a passage for every situation.

A cool book to have as a companion whenever you feel like your brain needs a metaphorical massage.… (plus d'informations)
 
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ProfessorEX | 3 autres critiques | Apr 15, 2021 |
I really wanted to like this, and it's a linguistic and humor structure that should be exactly my speed. Unfortunately (for me) the writing style is of a sort I just can't stand. The actual examples are lovely, and for folks who enjoy the style, I expect it'll be perfect. Just... not for me.
 
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wetdryvac | 6 autres critiques | Mar 2, 2021 |

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11
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1,458
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3.8
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18
ISBN
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