The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins (Course Guidebook) (The Great Courses)
by Anne Curzan
Discover the stories behind English words in this course guidebook from The Great Courses. Anne Curzan offers a focused exploration of word origins, language change, and the development of meaning, making it a useful companion for anyone interested in how English vocabulary evolves.
About This Book
The Secret Life of Words explores English words and their origins in an accessible course guidebook format.
It focuses on the ways words develop, change, and carry histories within the English language.
Designed to accompany The Great Courses, this guidebook supports a structured study of word origins and language.
Anne Curzan presents a focused resource for readers interested in English vocabulary and the forces that shape it.
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