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 ...