Phrased & Confused: The Curious Meanings of Timeless Quotations

This 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.

Designed 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.

In Phrased & Confused, Burnstein (contributor to publications including the The New Yorker and McSweeney's Internet Tendency and ...