Who knew that the great country of Canada is named for a mistake? How about "bedswerver," the best Elizabethan insult to hurl at a cheating boyfriend? By exploring the delightful back stories of the 250 words in Wordcatcher, readers are lured by language and entangled in etymologies. Author Phil Cousineau takes us on a tour into the obscure territory of word origins with great erudition and endearing curiosity. The English poet W. H. Auden was once asked to teach a poetry class, and when 200 students applied to study with him, he only had room for 20 of them. When asked how he chose his students, he said he picked the ones who actually loved words. So too, with this book -- it takes a special wordcatcher to create a treasure chest of remarkable words and their origins, and any word lover will relish the stories that Cousineau has discovered.
Wordcatcher: An Odyssey into the World of Weird and Wonderful Words
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Author: Phil Cousineau
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781573444002
Details:
Author: Phil Cousineau
Brand: Viva Editions
Edition: Illustrated
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 202
Release Date: 13-04-2010
Part Number: Illustrated
Package Dimensions: 7.0 x 5.0 x 0.6 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781573444002
