- Three-book set featuring Susie Dents engaging explorations of language.
- Includes Word Perfect, Interesting Stories About Curious Words and Words from the Heart.
- Written by Susie Dent.
- Suitable for adult readers.
- Paperback format.
- Shipping weight: 976 g.
- Listed price: 18.99.
- 492 pages.
- Listed duration: 1 month.
- ISBN: 9780678471074
Explore the fascinating stories, surprising origins and precise meanings behind curious English words with this three-book collection by Susie Dent. Word Perfect explores expressions such as red herrings, c*ck-and-bull stories and nine-day wonders, alongside unusual modern terms including tartle and snaccident. Interesting Stories About Curious Words offers an entertaining journey through the language we use every day, while Words from the Heart introduces distinctive words for emotions and experiences, including age-otori, groaking, confelicity and curglaf. Written in English for adult readers, this collection combines memorable anecdotes, linguistic facts and unexpected etymologies in an engaging format.
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Brand:
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BOOKS4PEOPLE
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Age:
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1+
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Product Code:
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11697343
