For most of us, that perfect retort or witty reply often escapes us when we need it most, only to come to mind with perfect clarity when it's too late to be useful. The twentieth-century writer Heywood Broun described this all-too-common phenomenon when he wrote ""Repartee is what we wish we'd said.""
In Viva la Repartee, Dr. Mardy Grothe, author of Oxymoronica, has lovingly assembled a collection of masterfully composed -- and perfectly timed -- replies that have turned the tables on opponents and adversaries. This delightful volume is a celebration of the most impressive retorts, ripostes, rejoinders, comebacks, quips, ad-libs, bon mots, off-the-cuff comments, wisecracks, and other clever remarks ever to come out of the mouths -- and from the pens -- of people throughout history. Touching on all areas of human endeavor, including politics, the arts, literature, sports, relationships, and even the risqué, the book features contributions from Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Dorothy Parker, Mae West, Groucho Marx, Winston Churchill, Dolly Parton, and scores more.
As entertaining as it is intellectually enriching, Viva la Repartee is sure to capture the attention of language lovers and is the perfect antidote for anyone who's ever thought I wish I'd said that!
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書收集的repartee還是比較全麵的，各個方麵的都有，但作為一個非母語讀者不少體育、涉及宗教的rejoinder，我還是挺懵B的。但作為休閑讀物還是非常閤適的，尤其是最後的risque repartee。
评分這書好屌，從此以後可以很自然的甩鍋瞭。
评分"Oh, dear, it's much too big. All I need is enough room to lay a hat - and a few friends." - Dorothy Parker
评分例子很贊！上課時馬上就能用得到~太裝叉瞭
评分這書好屌，從此以後可以很自然的甩鍋瞭。
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