The life of words : etymology and modern poetry / David-Antoine Williams.
The life of words : etymology and modern poetry / David-Antoine Williams.
The life of words : etymology and modern poetry / David-Antoine Williams.
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Oxford, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2020.
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G 2020/2899
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English
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Physical content
xii, 299 pages ; 24 cm
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text
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unmediated
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volume
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Publisher
Oxford, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Edition
First edition.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2020.
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Summary
For centuries, investigations into the origins of words were entwined with investigations into the origins of humanity and the cosmos. With the development of modern etymological practice in the nineteenth century, however, many cherished etymologies were shown to be impossible, and the very idea of original 'true meaning' asserted in the etymology...
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The life of words : etymology and modern poetry / David-Antoine Williams.
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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G 2020/2899
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74VKaPBbBdzX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKaPBbBdzX
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ISBN
9780198812470 hardback
0198812477 hardback
DDC
821.90934
MMS ID
991024315817502626
