Invective and insult are alive and well, as shown in this collection of abuse, incivility, disparagement and downright snubs. This book brings together classic and modern jibes, well-known and obscure, on subjects that range from anatomy and race to smells and age.
The author was at one time a Conservative UK MP and subsequently made his mark as a political commentator and sketchwriter.
Categories include curses, British Politics, US politics, law and lawyers, marriage, age, women and men, humanity, journalism, literature, music, poetry, television and many more.
Some old favourites are there, and lots that I'd never heard of. Well worth a read, and to store away particular favourites for future use. ( )