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Trade Ed. Harper Audio 2003
DD ISBN 9780060744038 $24.99
The amazing history of the OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY is recounted by its author, and it’s a rousing listen. Rife with wit, anecdotes galore, and entertaining wordplay, this audiobook is a must for lovers of the English language. A worthy follow-up to Winchester’s THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN, this telling of the creation of the OED reminds one of a decades-long climb up a lexicographer’s Everest, with much struggle, infighting, and politics determining the success of the endeavor. Winchester reads crisply, suavely, and convincingly, revealing himself to be an author completely at ease with both the microphone and his material, a rarity in audiobooks. The OED is a monumental achievement, and its history as told by Winchester is a milestone in the epic journey of our language. D.J.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 04]
Trade Ed. Harper Audio 2003
DD ISBN 9780060744038 $24.99
Trade Ed. Harper Audio 2003
DD ISBN 9780060744038 $24.99
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