The Private Lives of English Words - Couverture rigide

Heller, Louis; Humez, Alexander; Dror, Malcah

 
9781041102373: The Private Lives of English Words
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1041102372 ISBN 13 : 9781041102373
Editeur : Routledge, 2025

Synopsis

The words of the English language constitute an incredible heritage, and every word has its own unique history. Originally published in 1984, The Private Lives of English Words tells the fascinating stories behind more than 400 words with a particularly interesting philological history. It describes their diverse origins and the intricate ways in which their meanings and forms have developed through the centuries. Based on the findings of linguistics, discussions of words in the entries are written to interest all lovers of words. In the explanations of how meanings of words have evolved, we find history and fancy, mythology and religion, cultural influences and the manners of society.

All in all, the book is a pleasant and easy-to-use resource for all who are interested in the vocabulary of English.

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À propos de l?auteur

Louis Heller, Alexander Humez, Malcah Yaeger-Dror

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Éditeur
Routledge
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1041102372
ISBN 13 
9781041102373
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
368
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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