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The Art of Conversation
The Art of Conversation

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Author: Catherine Blyth
Publisher: John Murray
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1133

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 1.3

ISBN: 0719521815
EAN: 9780719521812
ASIN: 0719521815

Publication Date: November 6, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: New copy, sent from the UK in 1-2 working days.

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A superb piece of writing   December 29, 2008
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This is an excellent book written by a promising new author of obvious talent. the author has used her wit and erudition to create a charming little book about an often neglected subject. This book addresses the topic of conversation in all its various forms and situations fairly comprehensively. The author, in the first chapter and indeed throughout the book, presents the case for conversation successfully. It can be a little florid at times, but I am sure this is only the result of the author's vast acquaintance with the English language and also the writer's unquenchable enthusiasm on this particular subject. The book is well written with a rich vocabulary, it is often quite insightful, contains many interesting anecdotes, and lots of useful tips, complemented by a pleasing design. The book uses the anecdotes and stories to good effect by drawing many reasonable conclusions from them. The book is aesthetically satisfying in both its writing and design. It is interesting, informative, useful and a pleasure to read. All in all this is a great book which I would highly recommend.


4 out of 5 stars Start talking   November 14, 2008
 2 out of 5 found this review helpful

This book is a delight. Refreshing, informative and full of entertaining and interesting quotations. If I was Cary Grant attempting to entertain Audrey Hepburn, after reading this book I would have no inhibitions. It is almost like Dorothy Parker having a drink with Joan Rivers at the Dorchester but without the venom. A book to read before you fall asleep! It is never dull, and a great read on a ski lift.

Michael Day










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