Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greek language
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The Etymology of the Words of the Greek Language in Alphabetical Order
Author: The Etymology of the Words of the Greek Language
Author: Francis Edward J ValpyPublisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781498163033
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1860 Edition.
The Etymology of the Words of the Greek Language in Alphabetical Order
Author: Francis Edward Jackson ValpyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greek language
Languages : el
Pages : 204
Book Description
Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen
Author: Mary NorrisPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 1324001283
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
“One of the most satisfying accounts of a great passion that I have ever read.” —Vivian Gornick, New York Times Book Review Mary Norris, The New Yorker’s Comma Queen and best-selling author of Between You & Me, has had a lifelong love affair with words. In Greek to Me, she delivers a delightful paean to the art of self-expression through accounts of her solo adventures in the land of olive trees and ouzo. Along the way, Norris explains how the alphabet originated in Greece, makes the case for Athena as a feminist icon, and reveals the surprising ways in which Greek helped form English. Greek to Me is filled with Norris’s memorable encounters with Greek words, Greek gods, Greek wine—and more than a few Greek men.
It's All Greek
Author: Alexander TullochPublisher:
ISBN: 9781851245055
Category : REFERENCE
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Most of us are aware that words such as geometry, mathematics, phobia and hypochondria derive from ancient Greek, but did you know that marmalade, pirate, sketch and purse can also trace their linguistic origins back to the Athens of 500 BCE? This book offers a word-by-word look at the influence of Greek on everyday words in English, telling the stories behind the etymological developments of each example and tracing their routes into modern English via Latin and European languages. It also explains connections with ancient Greek culture, in particular mythology, politics and warfare, and includes proverbs and quotations from Greek literature. Taken together, these words show how we are deeply indebted to the language spoken in Athens 2,500 years ago for the everyday vocabulary we use when conducting our daily business.
Alpha Beta
Author: John ManPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409045331
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The idea behind the alphabet - that language with all its wealth of meaning can be recorded with a few meaningless signs - is an extraordinary one. So extraordinary, in fact, that it has occurred only once in human history: in Egypt about 4000 years ago. Alpha Beta follows the emergence of the western alphabet as it evolved into its present form, contributing vital elements to our sense of identity along the way. The Israelites used it to define their God, the Greeks to capture their myths, the Romans to display their power. And today, it seems on the verge of yet another expansion through the internet. Tracking the alphabet as it leaps from culture to culture, John Man weaves discoveries, mysteries and controversies into a story of fundamental historical significance.
Handy-book of Literary Curiosities
Author: William S. WalshPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Curiosa
Languages : en
Pages : 1116
Book Description
An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language
Author: John OswaldPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3375013094
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1868.
Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet
Author: Barry B. PowellPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521589079
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
A challenging and fascinating enquiry into the genesis of alphabetic writing.
Once Upon a Word
Author: Jess ZafarrisPublisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1646112601
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Where do words come from?—Teaching kids ages 9 to 12 vocabulary through word origins The English language is made up of words from different places, events, and periods of time. Each of those words has an exciting story to tell us about where, when, how, and why they came about. Once Upon a Word is packed with easy-to-understand definitions and awesome word origin stories. With this dictionary for kids, you can understand the history and meaning of English words, improve your vocabulary and spelling, and learn to play with language. Explore how weird words like gnome, fun words like zombie, and common words like caterpillar came to exist. Discover why some words sound funnier than others (like cackle, sizzle, and twang) and why some groups of words start with the same few letters (like hydrate, hydrogen, and fire hydrant). In this dictionary for kids, there's a whole world of English words to uncover! This unique dictionary for kids includes: Roots & branches—Learn about the building blocks that make up words, called roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Kid-friendly definitions—Look up definitions designed for your reading level in this dictionary for kids. Word tidbits—Find out where your favorite food words got their start, from bacon to marshmallow, spaghetti, yogurt, and beyond. See how the English language evolved with this colorful dictionary for kids.