It's All Greek: Borrowed Words and Their Histories by Tulloch, Alexander
It's All Greek: Borrowed Words and Their Histories by Tulloch, Alexander

It's All Greek: Borrowed Words and Their Histories

Most of us are aware that the words for some of our most important concepts stem from...
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Author: Alexander Tulloch
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It's All Greek: Borrowed Words and Their Histories by Tulloch, Alexander

It's All Greek: Borrowed Words and Their Histories

BD$33.86
It's All Greek: Borrowed Words and Their Histories by Tulloch, Alexander

It's All Greek: Borrowed Words and Their Histories

BD$33.86
Author: Alexander Tulloch
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
Most of us are aware that the words for some of our most important concepts stem from ancient Greek roots--words such as geometry, democracy, technology, and aesthetics. But lesser known is the wide and varied scope of old Athenian influence on the English language, which extends to some of our most mundane, run-of-the-mill words--words like purse, sketch, and marmalade.

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. Revealing how deeply indebted we are to the language spoken in Athens 2,500 years ago, this book is the perfect gift for any logophile.

Author: Alexander Tulloch
Publisher: Bodleian Library
Published: 03/15/2019
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.40h x 4.70w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781851245055

About the Author
Alexander Tulloch is an author, linguist, and translator.
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