Love, Death, Universe: More Words
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Nigel Rees
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compendium of linguistic curiosities, Love, Death, Universe: More Words, uncovers the fascinating etymologies and surprising histories behind common and uncommon expressions. Nigel Rees, a master of wordplay, presents an engaging collection that illuminates how language shapes our understanding of profound concepts like affection, mortality, and the cosmos. The work details the evolution of phrases and their cultural impact, offering readers a witty and insightful journey through the intricacies of the English lexicon. It illustrates the power of words to define our world, making it an essential read for anyone captivated by the nuances of communication.
Author: Nigel Rees
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compendium of linguistic curiosities, Love, Death, Universe: More Words, uncovers the fascinating etymologies and surprising histories behind common and uncommon expressions. Nigel Rees, a master of wordplay, presents an engaging collection that illuminates how language shapes our understanding of profound concepts like affection, mortality, and the cosmos. The work details the evolution of phrases and their cultural impact, offering readers a witty and insightful journey through the intricacies of the English lexicon. It illustrates the power of words to define our world, making it an essential read for anyone captivated by the nuances of communication.