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Word Perfect

Etymological Entertainment Every Day
By Susie Dent
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Word Perfect by Susie Dent is a delightful journey through the origin and history of words. The book offers a daily exploration of intriguing words, drawing from Dent's profound love of language and etymology. It's an educational and entertaining dive into the fascinating stories behind words we often take for granted.
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If you have a love for language and enjoy discovering the quirky, fascinating origins of words, this book will captivate you. It offers a delightful exploration of the English language's rich tapestry, filled with trivia and insights that will enhance your appreciation for words and their history.

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Word Perfect

The perfect present for word-lovers: a word for every day of the year: 'WORD PERFECT is a golden vaulted cave of fascinating and funny hidden gems' JO BRAND

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'Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language' — Pam Ayres 'Susie Dent is a national treasure' — Richard Osman Welcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner. From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically literal story behind stealing someone's thunder, from tartle (forgetting someone's name at the very moment you need it) to snaccident (the unintentional eating of an entire packet of biscuits), Word Perfect is a brilliant linguistic almanac full of unforgettable stories, fascinating facts, and surprising etymologies tied to every day of the year. You'll never be lost for words again.

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Word Perfect by Susie Dent is praised for its entertaining exploration of the English language, with Susie Dent being acclaimed for her unmatched knowledge and engaging writing style. The book is described as a delightful and addictive read, filled with fascinating facts and appealing to both word enthusiasts and casual readers alike. It's regarded as a versatile and captivating collection that promises to absorb readers for hours.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529311488

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 416

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Susie Dent

About the Author

Susie Dent is the resident word expert in Dictionary Corner on C4's Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and has been on every programme about words: 15 x 15, Word of Mouth, and More or Less. Susie also writes regularly for the Radio Times, The Week Junior and The I, and her Word of the Day has attracted over 1,000,000 followers on Twitter.

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