The Wordhord : Daily Life in Old English by Hana Videen 9781788166119

The Wordhord : Daily Life in Old English

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An entertaining collection of strange, delightful and unexpectedly apt words from the origins of English, which illuminates the lives, beliefs and habits of our linguistic ancestors. 'A marvelous book' Neil Gaiman'Wonderful' - Tom Holland'A lovely, lovely read' - Lucy Mangan'Splendid' - David Crystal'Thorough, entertaining, and absolutely fascinating.' Paul Anthony Jones, Haggard HawksIn this beautiful little book, Hana Videen has gathered gems of words together to create a glorious trove and illuminate the lives, beliefs and habits of our linguistic ancestors. We discover a world where choking on a bit of bread might prove your guilt, where fiend-ship was as likely as friend-ship, and you might grow up to be a laughter-smith. These are the magical roots of our own language: you'll never see English in the same way again.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781788166119
Book Author: Hana Videen
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date: 2022-06-10
Book Pagination: 304 pages, black and white integrated images
Book Weight: 244g

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