A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essays
Author: Shashi Tharoor
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Book Overview
About This BookWords are power. Words are magic. Words are fun. Words are sexy. Words can move you to tears. Words can make you laugh. And words can show you the world and everything in it with clarity and depth as few other things can. In this gloriously entertaining book, one of our greatest wordsmiths (and self-proclaimed bibliophile) Shashi Tharoor takes us on a tour of the words, concepts, and particularities that constitute the sublime (and sometimes mystifying) wonderland of the English language. He demystifies punctuation, guides us through the arcane rules of spelling and grammar, and explains a wide array of essential components of the language including acronyms, bacronyms, contronyms, oxymorons, kennings, metaphors, similes, idioms, euphemisms, palindromes, and much much more. He delves into the history and evolution of English, delights in its quirks, embraces its geographical variants, provides hilarious examples of its misuse around the world, is awed by the way in which the masters of literature use it, and revels in its beauty and grandeur. Passionate, learned, funny, and brilliantly readable, A Wonderland of Words is a book that will enchant and educate all those who delight in the English language. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Shashi TharoorPublisher: Aleph Book Company (30 August 2024); Aleph Book CompanyFormat: Hardcover – 30 August 2024Language: EnglishPages: 470ISBN: 978-8119635535Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 2.5 cmWeight: 590 g
Browse this title within our Arts, Literature and Humanities collection. Edition details: Hardcover – 30 August 2024, English.
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- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Hardcover – 30 August 2024
- ISBN Reference
- Available on request
- Publisher
- Aleph Book Company (30 August 2024); Aleph Book Company
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What is this book about?
About This BookWords are power. Words are magic. Words are fun. Words are sexy. Words can move you to tears. Words can make you laugh. And words can show you the world and everything in it with clarity and depth as few other things can. In this gloriously entertaining book, one of our greatest...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Arts, Literature and Humanities and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Shashi Tharoor.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll fall in love with English all over again. This book turns words into a playground—witty, wise, and endlessly fascinating. As you read, you’ll uncover the hidden histories, odd quirks, and delightful contradictions of the language, explained with charm and humor. Whether you’re a reader, writer, or proud word nerd, it sharpens your language skills while making you laugh, think, and marvel at how powerful words can be.
- Published by Aleph Book Company (30 August 2024); Aleph Book Company.
- Language: English.
Catalog Description
About This BookWords are power. Words are magic. Words are fun. Words are sexy. Words can move you to tears. Words can make you laugh. And words can show you the world and everything in it with clarity and depth as few other things can. In this gloriously entertaining book, one of our greatest wordsmiths (and self-proclaimed bibliophile) Shashi Tharoor takes us on a tour of the words, concepts, and particularities that constitute the sublime (and sometimes mystifying) wonderland of the English language. He demystifies punctuation, guides us through the arcane rules of spelling and grammar, and explains a wide array of essential components of the language including acronyms, bacronyms,...
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