{"product_id":"2026100007138-secondhand-eric-partridge-in-his-own-words","title":"Eric Partridge: In His Own Words","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew figures in the history of the English language have left as indelible a mark as Eric Partridge — lexicographer, slang scholar, and tireless chronicler of the spoken and written word — and Eric Partridge: In His Own Words presents a remarkable portrait of the man through his own prose. Edited and curated by the distinguished linguist David Crystal, this anthology assembles Partridge's most illuminating writings, granting readers direct access to the wit, erudition, and eccentric charm that made him one of the twentieth century's most beloved authorities on the English language.\n\nThe collection illustrates Partridge's extraordinary range, from his celebrated investigations into slang and colloquialisms to his broader meditations on language, usage, and etymology, all rendered in his characteristically vigorous and conversational style. With appreciations contributed by notable contemporaries, the volume also situates Partridge within the literary and scholarly culture of his time, revealing how deeply his work shaped modern attitudes toward language study. Crystal's assured editorial hand ensures coherence and context throughout, making this an indispensable volume for anyone who has ever wondered what the English language truly sounds like when someone has spent a lifetime listening to it — leaving the reader with one lingering question: how much of our everyday speech did Partridge quietly decode before we even noticed?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130939613403,"sku":"2026100007138-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/fe1e57e8-85da-4244-a531-000c5a031324.png?v=1786592920","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100007138-secondhand-eric-partridge-in-his-own-words","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}