The Meaning of Everything : The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary

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ISBN: 9780198814399

(Autor) Simon Winchester

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The creation of the first Oxford English Dictionary was an extraordinary endeavour, lasting over 70 years. In The Professor and the Madman, Simon Winchester recounted one fascinating episode; in The Meaning of Everything, he tells the whole story of the host of characters who carried out 'the greatest enterprise of its kind in history'.

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Editorial:

Oxford University Press

Formato:

Paperback

Número de páginas:

333

ISBN:

9780198814399

Año de publicación:

2018

Fecha publicación:

26 de Abril de 2018

Simon Winchester

Simon Winchester is a British author known for his best-selling book "The Professor and the Madman," which explores the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. His literary style is meticulous and engaging, blending history and storytelling seamlessly. Winchester's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to make complex subjects accessible and captivating to a wide audience.