{"product_id":"phrased-confused-eli-burnstein-9781419785528","title":"Phrased \u0026 Confused: The Curious Meanings of Timeless Quotations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis incisive and witty collection from humor writer Eli Burnstein unpacks commonly misunderstood and enigmatic quotations, revealing what they really mean--and why they still matter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for the curious reader who wants to understand big ideas without the jargon, this is a sharp and light-footed stroll through the world of philosophy, literature, and language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePhrased \u0026amp; Confused\u003c\/i\u003e, Burnstein (contributor to publications including the \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMcSweeney's Internet Tendency\u003c\/i\u003e and host of the popular event Spelling Bee) takes readers on a lively, thought-provoking tour of some of history's most enduring quotations, unpacking the ideas, contexts, and curiosities behind the words we think we know so well. Familiar phrases reveal unexpected depth when examined a little more closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith clarity, wit, and a gift for explanation, Burnstein explores how timeless quotations came to carry such weight--and why they continue to resonate, confuse, and provoke debate centuries after they were first written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhrased \u0026amp; Confused\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for language lovers, curious readers, and anyone who has ever paused mid-quote and wondered, \u003ci\u003eWait--what does that actually mean? \u003c\/i\u003eAn illuminating guide to the quotations we all recognize--from \"In the beginning was the Word\" to \"A rose is a rose is a rose\"--and the meanings we often misunderstand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eli Burnstein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419785524\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419785528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Eli Burnstein","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48443153285375,"sku":"9781419785528","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_380bc366-c4ba-4208-b35a-2c5e19feaf09.jpg?v=1777202195","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/phrased-confused-eli-burnstein-9781419785528","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}