The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill
Michael O'Mara · Print & ebook · September 1, 2011
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- Who it’s for
- A collection of Churchill’s lesser-known quips brings his wit into close, entertaining focus.
- Themes
- Churchill’s wit, Aphorisms and wordplay
- Genres
- Funny Quotes & Anecdotes, 20th-Century Britain, Lives in History
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Sir Winston Churchill remains a British hero, lauded for his oratorical skill. He wrote histories, biographies, memoirs, and even a novel, while his journalism, speeches and broadcasts run to millions of words. Perfect for fans of the film Darkest Hour. From 1940 he inspired and united the British people and guided their war effort. Behind the public figure, however, was a man of vast humanity and enormous wit.
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His most famous speeches and sayings have passed into history but many of his aphorisms, puns and jokes are less well-known. This enchanting collection brings together hundreds of his wittiest remarks as a record of all that was best about this endearing, conceited, talented and wildly funny Englishman, and is perfect for fans of the film Darkest Hour.
Wit in Full
A collection of Churchill’s lesser-known quips brings his wit into close, entertaining focus.
Come here for
- Aphorisms, puns, and jokes beyond the famous speeches
Expect
- A glimpse of the wit and humanity behind the public figure
Where it sits
| Funny Quotes & Anecdotes | 81% |
|---|---|
| 20th-Century Britain | 36% |
| Lives in History | 31% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- British & Irish Literary Criticism
- Humor in Literature
- Quotations
- Authors
- Dominique Enright
- Publisher
- Michael O'Mara
- Published
- September 1, 2011
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Churchill’s wit · Aphorisms and wordplay
- Reading lane
- British & Irish Literary Criticism