The Elements of Eloquence by Mark Forsyth

The popularity of Inky Fool led to Forsyth's first book publishing deal in 2011 with Icon Books. That's the main thing I love about etymology.' The Etymologicon I just find it interesting and delightful and often just very, very funny. 'Etymology is fun,' Forsyth said in a Skepticality interview, 'Some people talk about the true meaning. His posts often involve an exploration of words where they come from and how they relate to each other. Career The Inky Fool Īs a self-described journalist, proofreader, ghostwriter and pedant, Forsyth started a blog called the Inky Fool in 2009 as a forum to share his love of words. He also studied English Language & Literature at Lincoln College, Oxford University from 1996 to 1999. Education įorsyth attended Winchester College in Winchester, Hampshire, England from 1990 to 1995.

In June 2012, Forsyth gave a TEDX talk entitled 'What’s a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak'.

His first two books were featured on BBC Radio 4's series Book of the Week. Forsyth's earlier work was based around the meaning of words and more specifically, obscure and out-of-use words. He is the author of best-selling books The Etymologicon, The Horologicon, and The Elements of Eloquence, as well as being known for his blog The Inky Fool. Mark Forsyth (born 2 April 1977) is a British writer of non-fiction who came to prominence with a series of books concerning the meaning and etymology of English words. The Etymologicon, The Horologicon, The Elements of Eloquence

The Elements of Eloquence by Mark Forsyth