The Etymologicon
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| Author | Mark Forsyth |
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| Publisher | Icon Books |
Publication date | 3 November 2011 |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 9781848313071 |
The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language is a non-fiction book by English writer Mark Forsyth published in 2011.[1][2][3] The book presents the surprising origin of everyday words used in English, with each definition being thematically linked to the next to provide a flowing narrative unlike reference books on etymology. The content of the book was derived from the author's blog, The Inky Fool.[4]
The book was chosen and adapted in December 2011 by BBC Radio 4 for its Book of the Week series.[5] After being featured on the radio, the book became the 2011 Christmas best-seller in the UK.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Duerden, Nick (24 January 2012). "The Etymologicon: The little wonder that left its author lost for words". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 June 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
- ^ Parris, Matthew (13 October 2011). "In a nutshell, it's a miracle wrapped in an enigma". The Times.
- ^ Copping, Jasper (23 October 2011). "Guide to idioms lets the cat out of the bag". The Sunday Telegraph.
- ^ Forsyth, Mark. "The Inky Fool". Retrieved 28 July 2013.
- ^ "Book of the Week: The Etymologicon (20 December 2011)". BBC Radio 4. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
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