The 100 Most Beautiful Words in English

Beard, Robert

ISBN 10: 0984172300 / ISBN 13: 9780984172306

Edité par Lexiteria, 2009

Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. N° de réf. du vendeur F16BB-03990

Synopsis :

This book explores what is beautiful in English words by looking closely at the 100 loveliest of them selected by Dr. Robert Beard, formerly Dr. Language at yourDictionary.com and currently Dr. Goodword at alphaDictionary.com. The book begins with an essay on what makes words beautiful and a background essay on the relationships between European and Indian languages. This is followed by essays that examine the pronunciation, meaning, usage, and history of words like cynosure, desultory, ephemeral, gambol, petrichor, serendipity, and Susquehanna. Each word is accompanied by creative examples featuring Beard's regular cast of characters, including Natalie Cladd, Maude Lynn Dresser, Gilda Lilly and the twins, Rita and Rhoda Book.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The 100 Most Beautiful Words in English
Éditeur : Lexiteria
Date d'édition : 2009
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Very Good