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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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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
- Jazyk
- 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
- Kategorie
- Učebnice, Příroda všeobecně
- 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.