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Unlock the secrets of our linguistic heritage with The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English, curated by the talented Hana Videen. This enchanting exploration offers a delightful glimpse into the vivid tapestry of words that shaped daily interactions, beliefs, and customs of our ancestors.
The Wordhord presents a curated collection of unique and quirky Old English terms, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a world where every word tells a story. Did you know that choking on bread could indicate guilt? Or that the concept of fiend-ship was as real as friendship? With each page, Hana Videen artfully demonstrates how these fascinating words connect to contemporary life, enriching our understanding of the English language.
Backed by praise from literary giants like Neil Gaiman and Tom Holland, The Wordhord is described as 'marvellous', 'wonderful', and 'splendid'. Lucy Mangan calls it 'a lovely, lovely read', while Paul Anthony Jones of Haggard Hawks finds it 'thorough, entertaining, and absolutely fascinating'. This book is not just a collection of words; it is a bridge linking modern vernacular with the historical roots of our language.
Key Features:
Embark on this linguistic adventure and transform your perception of the English language with The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English. It's an essential addition to any wordsmith’s library!
ISBN: | 9781788166119 |
Author: | Hana Videen |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Profile Books Ltd |
Publisher: | Profile Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 128 x 198 x 23 mm |
Publication Date: | 10 June, 2022 |
Pagination: | 304 pages, black and white integrated images |
Weight: | 244g |
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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.’