Jeremy Butterfield - Damp Squid. The English Language Laid Bare.

Damp Squid: The English Language Laid Bare - A Deep Dive into the Quirks of Our Tongue

Do you ever wonder why we spell "wobble" the way we do? Or how meanings shift over time? Have you ever pondered the vastness of the English language and its origins? Jeremy Butterfield, in his captivating book, Damp Squid: The English Language Laid Bare, offers a thrilling exploration of the English language, revealing its fascinating complexities and hidden truths.

Using the power of the Oxford English Corpus, the world's largest language databank, Butterfield unveils the peculiar nature of our tongue, its evolution, and its intricacies. He delves into the heart of dictionary-making, explaining the meticulous process of word selection, definition creation, and the profound influence of the Corpus.

Butterfield's witty and insightful prose makes even the most complex linguistic concepts accessible, engaging readers with a mix of humor and scholarly rigor. He dissects the ever-changing landscape of language, illuminating the fascinating interplay between words and their users.

Whether you embrace linguistic change or cling to tradition, Damp Squid will challenge your preconceptions about the English language. This insightful work provides a unique perspective on the nuances of our linguistic heritage, leaving you amazed by the dynamic and evolving nature of the language we speak.

Jeremy Butterfield is a leading figure in dictionary-making, bringing years of experience and a keen understanding of language to this engaging work.

Wydawnictwo	Oxford University Press
tytuł oryginału	Damp Squid. The English Language Laid Bare.
data wydania	29 czerwca 2009
ISBN	9780199574094
liczba stron	192
słowa kluczowe	językoznawstwo, lingwistyka, język angielski
kategoria	językoznawstwo, nauka o literaturze
język	angielski