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The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English, curated by the insightful Hana Videen, invites you on a captivating journey through our linguistic history. This remarkable exploration unveils the vibrant tapestry of words that shaped the everyday lives, beliefs, and customs of our ancestors.
In The Wordhord, readers will discover a delightful collection of unique and quirky Old English terms. Each word is a thread connecting us to a time when language was rich with meaning and nuance. For instance, did you know that choking on bread could signify guilt? Or that the concept of fiend-ship was just as real as friendship? Hana Videen expertly bridges the gap between the past and present, revealing how these fascinating terms resonate with today’s experiences.
Backed by accolades from literary luminaries such as Neil Gaiman and Tom Holland, The Wordhord has been described as 'marvellous', 'wonderful', and 'splendid'. Lucy Mangan praises it as 'a lovely, lovely read', while Paul Anthony Jones of Haggard Hawks finds it 'thorough, entertaining, and absolutely fascinating'. This book is not merely a collection; it is a vibrant link to the historical roots of the English language.
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.’