100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know

American Heritage Dictionary

Description

The newest title in the popular 100 Words series, 100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know is the perfect book for people who enjoy reading about words that have absorbing histories, intriguing coinages, surprising but useful meanings, or have been used by famous writers throughout the history of English.Many of these 100 words are accompanied by notes that explain in detail the path the word has undertaken in its journey to its current meaning, providing useful etymological information about how the usage of a word develops over time. Additionally, 100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know features scores of quotations from classical and contemporary authors, from Henry James and Jane Austen to Sylvia Plath and William Golding, Douglas Coupland and Donna Tartt. A great gift for anyone who appreciates the beauty, history, and depth of the English language, 100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know will appeal to all who are avid readers and take pride in a vibrant, active vocabulary.
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Writer
American Heritage Dictionary
Title
100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Year
2005
Language
English
Pages
96
Weight
91 gr
EAN
9780618551460
Dimensions
197 x 114 x 13 mm
Binding format
Paperback

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