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- 384 stránok
- 14 hodin čítania
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The narrative explores the diverse and eccentric contributors to the Oxford English Dictionary, revealing a colorful cast that includes murderers, suffragists, and notable figures like Karl Marx's daughter. It highlights the monumental crowdsourcing effort behind this linguistic achievement, emphasizing how these volunteers shaped the English language over seventy years. With a blend of history and celebration, the book offers a thrilling literary detective story that captivates word lovers and showcases the profound impact of these individuals on language and culture.
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The Dictionary People, Sarah Ogilvie
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- Rok vydania
- 2024
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- Podtitul
- The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Sarah Ogilvie
- Vydavateľ
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Rok vydania
- 2024
- Väzba
- mäkká
- Počet strán
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780593469989
- Série
- Hodnotenie
- 3,8 z 5
- Anotácia
- The narrative explores the diverse and eccentric contributors to the Oxford English Dictionary, revealing a colorful cast that includes murderers, suffragists, and notable figures like Karl Marx's daughter. It highlights the monumental crowdsourcing effort behind this linguistic achievement, emphasizing how these volunteers shaped the English language over seventy years. With a blend of history and celebration, the book offers a thrilling literary detective story that captivates word lovers and showcases the profound impact of these individuals on language and culture.