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The book explores the etymology of modern English words, tracing their origins back to Old English, Latin, Greek, and other ancient languages. It reflects on the limitations of dictionaries in revealing the rich, often lost narratives behind these words. The author, influenced by Dr. Frank H. Vizetelly, shares insights gathered over three decades, emphasizing that while etymologists can identify word sources, the deeper stories connected to their usage have largely vanished. This work highlights the historical and cultural significance of language evolution.
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Thereby Hangs a Tale - Stories of Curious Word Origins, Charles Earle Funk
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2008
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- Titel
- Thereby Hangs a Tale - Stories of Curious Word Origins
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Charles Earle Funk
- Verlag
- Mysore. Press
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2008
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781443731508
- Kategorie
- Literaturwissenschaft
- Beschreibung
- The book explores the etymology of modern English words, tracing their origins back to Old English, Latin, Greek, and other ancient languages. It reflects on the limitations of dictionaries in revealing the rich, often lost narratives behind these words. The author, influenced by Dr. Frank H. Vizetelly, shares insights gathered over three decades, emphasizing that while etymologists can identify word sources, the deeper stories connected to their usage have largely vanished. This work highlights the historical and cultural significance of language evolution.