A Really Short History of Words: An illustrated edition of the bestselling book about the English language

Reading age: 9 &#8211; 13 years
Print length: 128 pages
Language: English
Dimensions: 23 x 1 x 29.9 cm

Name: A Really Short History of Words: An illustrated edition of the bestselling book about the English language
SKU: 9780241666210
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SKU: 9780241666210

Original price was: ₹999.00.Current price is: ₹729.27.

Discover the fascinating evolution of the English language with Bill Bryson’s ‘A Really Short History of Words: An illustrated edition’. This bestselling book, adapted from ‘Mother Tongue’, takes readers aged 8 to 80 on an extraordinary journey, exploring how our language developed from its earliest origins to the first dictionaries. Uncover surprising facts, such as the Viking influence on words like ‘glitter’ and ‘sky’, the historical meaning of ‘LOL’, and Shakespeare’s role in popularizing words like ‘majestic’. Packed with rhymes and humor, this richly illustrated volume reveals the intricate beauty and captivating history of English. Perfect for curious minds who want to understand the stories behind the words they use every day.

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