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Embark on a captivating journey through the linguistic landscape of our forebears with this delightful compendium of peculiar, charming, and surprisingly relevant words from Old English. Hana Videen's masterful curation illuminates the daily lives, convictions, and customs of our ancestors through the prism of language.
This exquisite tome invites readers to explore a world where choking on a morsel of bread could be tantamount to an admission of guilt, where fiend-ship was as conceivable as friend-ship, and one might aspire to become a laughter-smith. Videen's meticulous research unearths the enchanting origins of our modern tongue, offering a fresh perspective that will forever alter one's perception of the English language.
Praised by literary luminaries such as Neil Gaiman, Tom Holland, and David Crystal, 'The Wordhord' has been hailed as a 'marvellous', 'wonderful', and 'splendid' read. Lucy Mangan describes it as 'a lovely, lovely read', while Paul Anthony Jones of Haggard Hawks deems it 'thorough, entertaining, and absolutely fascinating'.
Prepare to be enthralled by this linguistic treasure trove that bridges the gap between our modern vernacular and the rich tapestry of Old English. 'The Wordhord' is an indispensable addition to any wordsmith's library, offering a unique glimpse into the evolution of the English language and the cultural zeitgeist of our linguistic predecessors.
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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This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’