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A Really Short History of Words

An illustrated edition of the bestselling book about the English language

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Bill Bryson

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Počet stran: 128 stránek
Čas čtení: 5 hodin

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Exploring the evolution of the English language, this beautifully illustrated work by Bill Bryson delves into its origins, from the earliest spoken words to the creation of dictionaries. It uncovers fascinating linguistic trivia, such as the Viking influence on vocabulary and the surprising history behind common phrases. Through humor and engaging storytelling, Bryson reveals how invasions and literary giants like Shakespeare shaped English into a rich, vibrant language. Ideal for readers of all ages, it promises an extraordinary journey through words.

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A Really Short History of Words, Bill Bryson

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Rok vydání: 2024
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Titul: A Really Short History of Words
Podtitul: An illustrated edition of the bestselling book about the English language
Jazyk: anglicky
Autoři: Bill Bryson
Vydavatel: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Rok vydání: 2024
Vazba: pevná
Počet stran: 128
ISBN13: 9780241666173
Štítky: Učebnice, Příroda, zvířata, Příroda
Anotace: Exploring the evolution of the English language, this beautifully illustrated work by Bill Bryson delves into its origins, from the earliest spoken words to the creation of dictionaries. It uncovers fascinating linguistic trivia, such as the Viking influence on vocabulary and the surprising history behind common phrases. Through humor and engaging storytelling, Bryson reveals how invasions and literary giants like Shakespeare shaped English into a rich, vibrant language. Ideal for readers of all ages, it promises an extraordinary journey through words.