STORY OF BE: A VERB'S-EYE VIEW OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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STORY OF BE: A VERB'S-EYE VIEW OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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Discover the hidden complexity of the English language’s most common verb with ‘STORY OF BE: A VERB’S-EYE VIEW OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE’ by David Crystal. This engaging book from The Bookish Owl explores the myriad meanings, forms, and uses of ‘to be’, revealing it as the most versatile word in English. Crystal takes readers on a journey through 26 chapters, each highlighting a unique usage like circumstantial, numerical, quotative, and ludic ‘be’. Illustrated with examples from Beowulf to Star Wars and delightful cartoons, this book is a must-read for word lovers and anyone fascinated by language evolution. Uncover the intriguing story behind ‘be’ and deepen your appreciation for English.

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  • ISBN-10: 9780198791096
  • ISBN-13: 978-0198791096
  • Edition: Illustrated
  • Publisher: OUP Oxford
  • Publication date: 4 May 2017
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 19.81 x 2.03 x 13.46 cm
  • Print length: 208 pages

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Author

David Crystal
Publisher

OUP Oxford
ISBN

9780198791096

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