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Crystal’s Curiosity Cabinet
- An English Language Miscellany
Engelsk
Bogcover for Crystal’s Curiosity Cabinet af David Crystal, 9781399823890
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
240
ISBN-13:
9781399823890
Indbinding:
Hardback
ISBN-10:
1399823892
Udg. Dato:
16 okt 2025
Størrelse i cm:
13,9 x 20,5 x 2,3
Oplagsdato:
16 okt 2025
Forfatter(e):

Crystal’s Curiosity Cabinet

- An English Language Miscellany
Engelsk
Hardback 2025
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What do a comic alphabet, a glorious lipogram and a wellerism have in common?Or, an audit of accountants, an illusion of magicians, and an intrusion of spammers?And do you know how Shakespeare pronounced his name? Quirky, original, amusing and enlightening, this charming English Language Miscellany from David Crystal, one of the greatest British linguists of our time, offers fascinating observations on random, weird and witty words and expressions, collected over a number of years. Following the tradition of the Victorian miscellany and cabinets of curiosities, the 150+ random entries reveal the global, national, contemporary and historical impact of language, and will appeal to word lovers and fun-fact-fiends alike. Showcasing linguistic creativity in all its glory, and featuring a wide range of topics that reflect current language issues, such as accents, dialects, etymology, proverbs, place names, punctuation, everyday usage, and language change, this book provides a playful, entertaining and informative read on the bizarre nature of language.

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Specifikationer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
240
ISBN-13:
9781399823890
Indbinding:
Hardback
ISBN-10:
1399823892
Udg. Dato:
16 okt 2025
Størrelse i cm:
13,9 x 20,5 x 2,3
Oplagsdato:
16 okt 2025
Forfatter(e):
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