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The Meaning of Everything

Name: The Meaning of Everything
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ISBN: 9780198814399

The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary

(Author) Simon Winchester

Format: Paperback

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The creation of the first Oxford English Dictionary was an extraordinary endeavour, lasting over 70 years. In The Professor and the Madman, Simon Winchester recounted one fascinating episode; in The Meaning of Everything, he tells the whole story of the host of characters who carried out 'the greatest enterprise of its kind in history'.

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Publisher:

Oxford University Press

Format:

Paperback

Number of pages:

333

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ISBN:

9780198814399

Publish year:

2018

Publish date:

April 26, 2018

Simon Winchester

Simon Winchester is a British author known for his best-selling book "The Professor and the Madman," which explores the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. His literary style is meticulous and engaging, blending history and storytelling seamlessly. Winchester's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to make complex subjects accessible and captivating to a wide audience.