Strange to Say: Etymology as Serious Entertainment

by Deborah Warren

Book Overview

"[Warren's] curiosity and embrace of the unpredictable, as well as her delight in both the archaic and the homespun, animate Strange to Say, a tour of English that savors the language's mutability."―Wall Street Journal

"A great read for those who appreciate seeing the whimsy in words, as Warren remarkably achieves etymological entertainment."―Booklist

"You can't stop language, because...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589881575
• ISBN13: 9781589881570
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Paul Dry Books
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"