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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 strán: 128 stránok
Čas čítania: 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 vydania: 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
Autori: Bill Bryson
Vydavateľ: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Rok vydania: 2024
Väzba: pevná
Počet strán: 128
ISBN13: 9780241666173
Štítky: Učebnice, Príroda, zvieratá, Príroda
Anotácia: 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.