Le trésor des équivoques, antistrophes, ou contrepéteries by Léon Dupré-Carra
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| Author | Dupré-Carra, Léon, 1843-1920 |
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| Title | Le trésor des équivoques, antistrophes, ou contrepéteries |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Le trésor des équivoques, antistrophes, ou contrepéteries" by Léon Dupré-Carra is a unique work that combines elements of linguistic humor and study, likely written in the early 20th century. This book dives into the world of "contrepéteries"—a playful manipulation of language where letters or syllables are switched to create humorous and often risqué meanings. It sheds light on the art of these wordplay techniques and their historical relevance, engaging readers with both educational and entertaining content. At the start of the work, the author introduces the concept of "involuntary contrepéteries," which occur when speakers accidentally mix up sounds, leading to comedic blunders. Through a series of vivid examples involving various characters—from a nervous young actor to a prominent lawyer—Dupré-Carra illustrates the potential social embarrassment caused by such slips. He emphasizes the importance of careful language use to avoid these pitfalls and suggests that through attentive observation and practice, individuals can master the nuances of speech to prevent such comedic mishaps. The opening sets a light-hearted yet insightful tone for the exploration of this fascinating linguistic phenomenon. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62289 |
| Release Date | May 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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