A Date with Language
Language: English
Published by Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, 2023
- Hardcover
- New
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Book Condition — As New: An unused, unread book in pristine condition. Hardcover binding with decorative artwork/lettering and art along the spine is immaculate, free of blemishes, tears etc. Clean text block, crisp edges. Pages throughout are tightly bound, clean and tidy throughout. A standout work by one of the world’s most respected linguists, valued for its witty and accessible exploration of language in everyday life. A Date with Language by David Crystal offers a lively and engaging journey through the quirks, history, and playful mechanics of English, written by one of the most influential figures in modern linguistics. Crystal’s clear, entertaining style makes complex ideas approachable, turning topics such as grammar, pronunciation, and word origins into fascinating reading for both language enthusiasts and general readers. With its blend of scholarship and charm, this book is a great addition for collectors of popular linguistics, educators, and anyone who loves exploring how language shapes thought and culture.…
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- Title
- A Date with Language
- Author
- Crystal, David
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Publication year
- 2023
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1851246118
- ISBN 13
- 9781851246113
- Item weight
- 680 grams
- Dimensions
- 3.56 centimeters width by 15.88 centimeters height by 23.5 centimeters depth
In this ingenious and diverse collection of 366 stories, events, and facts about language, David Crystal presents a selection of insights from literary and linguistic writers, poets, and global institutions, together with the weird and wonderful creations of language enthusiasts to enliven each day of the year. This day-by-day treatment illustrates the extraordinary, the weird, and the wonderful creations of language, covering everything from holidays like “Morse Code Day” and “Talk Like William Shatner Day” to the forensic phonetics used to catch serial killers. The book covers writers from many different eras and cultures, including William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Emily Dickinson, Toni Morrison, R. K. Narayan, Wole Soyinka, and many more.
Some days focus on pronunciation, orthography, grammar, or vocabulary. Others focus on the way language is used in science, religion, politics, broadcasting, publishing, the arts, and the Internet. Some days acknowledge the achievements of language study, such as in language teaching, speech therapy, deaf education, and forensic science, as well as technological progress, from the humble pencil to digital software. Several days celebrate individual languages, including those spoken in small language communities.
A celebration of creativity and change, this book will inspire readers to make a daily date with language.
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