With over 30,000 entries, Chambers Dictionary of Etymology is a prestigious and scholarly dictionary that explains where English words come from. An important etymological resource for the expert, it is also a useful reference source for the general reader.
Information
Publisher:
John Murray Press
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780550142306
Publish year:
1999
Publish date:
Aug. 6, 1999
Chambers
Chambers was an American writer known for his most famous work, "The King in Yellow," a collection of weird and supernatural stories that influenced the horror genre. His literary style was characterized by a blend of mystery, horror, and fantasy, with a focus on psychological depth and atmospheric storytelling. Chambers' key contribution to literature was his pioneering use of cosmic horror and surrealism, which inspired future writers such as H.P. Lovecraft.
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