Nike, Nurses and Neon: The Ancient Greek and Latin Words We Use Every Day

Brown, Nigel

ISBN 10: 1844546500 / ISBN 13: 9781844546503

Verlag: John Blake, 2009

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR005455155

Inhaltsangabe:

Did you know that porpoise means ?pig fish” and that hippopotamus translates as ?river horse?” Or that the name George comes from the word ?farmer,” and that Rupert means ?firm as a rock?” From the icons on computer monitors to words in everyday speech, English is heavily rooted in words adopted from the ancient Greeks and Romans. This insightful and entertaining study investigates just how far Greek and Latin still pervade modern culture and language, along the way revealing a veritable cornucopia of quirky trivia and little-known facts. Perfect for language lovers and fans of antiquity alike, this is an engaging and funny look at the roots of modern English.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Nigel P. Brown is a copywriter.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Nike, Nurses and Neon: The Ancient Greek and...
Verlag: John Blake
Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
Einband: Hardback
Zustand: Good