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Blurb and Goop encourage me to proceed in the good work. We need so many-new words, and we need 'em quick. The question is: How to get 'em?
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Excerpt from Burgess Unabridged: A New Dictionary of Words You Have Always Needed
Blurb and Goop encourage me to proceed in the good work. We need so many-new words, and we need 'em quick. The question is: How to get 'em?
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Yes, I have written a dictionary. Worcester and Webster are all right in their way, and Stormuth will do very well for Englishmen - but they're not up to date. Mrs. Century's book is a bit better and even old Dr. Standard's Compendium of Useful Information includes my own words, "bromide" and "sulphite." It's good enough for last year, but "Burgess Unabridged"i will give the diction of the year 1915.
For, the fact is, English is a growing language, and we have to let out the tucks so often, that no last seasons model will ever fit it. English isn't like French, which is corseted and gloved and clad and shod and hatted strictly according to the rules of the Immortals. We have no Academy, thank Heaven, to tell what is real English and what isn't. Our Grand Jury is that ubiquitous person, Usage, and we keep him pretty busy at his job. He's a Progressive and what he likes, hell have, in spite of lexicographers, college professors and authors of "His Complete Works." That's the reason why English has ousted Volapük and Esperanto as a world language. It snuggles right down where you live and makes itself at home.
How does English shape itself so comfortably to the body of our thought? With a new wrinkle here and a little more breadth there, with fancy trimmings, new styles, fresh mate rials and a genius for adapting itself to all sorts of wear. Everybody is working at it, tailoring it, fitting it, decorating it. There is no person so humble but that he can suggest an improvement that may easily become the reigning mode.
Slang, I once defined as "The illegitimate sister of Poetry" - but slang is sometimes better than that; it often succeeds in marrying the Kings English, and at that ceremony there are dozens of guests.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Step into a whimsical world of language where wit and invention collide in this delightful exploration of neologisms ââ â newly coined words. The author, a self-proclaimed wordsmith of the future, embarks on a linguistic adventure, crafting a lexicon brimming with imaginative terms that capture the nuances of human experience. This book playfully challenges the rigidity of traditional dictionaries, celebrating the ever-evolving nature of English. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources, from slang and technology to international languages and personal observations, the author demonstrates the boundless creativity of language. Each neologism is accompanied by a humorous definition and an illustrative anecdote, inviting readers to explore the absurdity and richness of everyday life. Through satire and wordplay, this book delves into themes of social etiquette, human folly, and the limitations of conventional vocabulary. It sheds light on the unspoken emotions, awkward situations, and peculiar characters that populate our world, offering a fresh perspective on the way we communicate. Ultimately, this book celebrates the power of language to both reflect and shape our understanding of the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330561355_0
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