Eric Partridge: In His Own Words
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A rich work of linguistic biography and anthology, Eric Partridge: In His Own Words presents the life and legacy of one of the twentieth century's most celebrated lexicographers through the very prose that made him famous. David Crystal curates a masterful selection of Partridge's own writings, illustrating the wit, erudition, and irreverent charm that defined a scholar who devoted his life to slang, etymology, and the living texture of the English language. The collection chronicles Partridge's remarkable journey from New Zealand-born academic to the author of landmark reference works such as A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, revealing a man as entertaining as he was rigorous. Crystal's editorial commentary provides essential context, situating Partridge's contributions within the broader history of lexicography and demonstrating why his passion for words continues to resonate with language lovers today. Accessible yet authoritative in tone, this volume is an indispensable tribute to a writer who argued, above all, that language belongs to the people who use it.
Author: David Crystal
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Andre Deutsch
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A rich work of linguistic biography and anthology, Eric Partridge: In His Own Words presents the life and legacy of one of the twentieth century's most celebrated lexicographers through the very prose that made him famous. David Crystal curates a masterful selection of Partridge's own writings, illustrating the wit, erudition, and irreverent charm that defined a scholar who devoted his life to slang, etymology, and the living texture of the English language. The collection chronicles Partridge's remarkable journey from New Zealand-born academic to the author of landmark reference works such as A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, revealing a man as entertaining as he was rigorous. Crystal's editorial commentary provides essential context, situating Partridge's contributions within the broader history of lexicography and demonstrating why his passion for words continues to resonate with language lovers today. Accessible yet authoritative in tone, this volume is an indispensable tribute to a writer who argued, above all, that language belongs to the people who use it.