Récréations littéraires, curiosités et singularités, bévues et lapsus, etc.

Name: Récréations littéraires, curiosités et singularités, bévues et lapsus, etc.
Author: Albert Cim

By Albert Cim

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A lighthearted, erudite compilation of literary curiosities that assembles slips, solecisms, pleonasms, malapropisms and other verbal oddities found in print. The compiler collects examples from a wide range of authors and journals, diagnoses common causes such as inattention, ignorance, misuse of idioms and stylistic excess, and organizes entries by theme with concise commentary and source citations. Alongside illustrative anecdotes are reflections on rhetorical fashions and diction, occasional humorous asides, and a self-effacing request for readers to excuse any mistakes in the collector’s own work.

About the Author

Albert Cim

Albert Cim was a French author known for his explorations of literature and its relationship with society. His works often delve into the nuances of reading and the role of women in literature, as seen in titles like "Les femmes et les livres" and "Émancipées." Cim's writing is characterized by a blend of literary critique and whimsical curiosity, as demonstrated in "Récréations littéraires, curiosités et singularités, bévues et lapsus, etc." He also provided practical insights into book collecting and organization in "Une bibliothèque / L'art d'acheter les livres, de les classer, de les conserver et de s'en servir." Through his diverse contributions, Cim has left a mark on the literary landscape of his time.