The Wordhord

Daily Life in Old English

The Wordhord
Hana Videen
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Paperback
h196 x 126mm - 304pg
6 Oct 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781788166119
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Old English is the language we think we know until we actually see it. Used in England over a thousand years ago, it is rich with words that haven' t changed (word), others that are unrecognisable (neorxnawang - paradise) and some that are curiously mystifying (gafol-fisc - tax-fish). In this beautiful little book, Hana Videen has gathered these gems together to create a glorious trove and illuminate the lives, beliefs and habits of our linguistic ancestors. We discover a world where choking on a bit of bread might prove your guilt, where fiend-ship was as likely as friend-ship, and you might grow up to be a laughter-smith. These are the magical roots of our own language: you' ll never see English in the same way again.
' Splendid . . . It is the perfect way to be introduced to Old English. There is insight on every page, in a beautifully clear and down to-earth style, with lovely humorous asides. ' - David Crystal ' A wonderful book heaving with linguistic treasure, a joyfully clever exploration of early medieval life. ' - Edward Brooke-Hitching author
Hana Videen has been hoarding Old English words since 2013, when she began tweeting one a day. Now over 20,000 people follow for these daily gems from her wordhord. Following her Old English doctorate at King' s College London, she is now a writer and blogger in Canada, translating curiosities of history into engaging narratives.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781788166119
Published: 6 Oct 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books
Publisher: Profile Books
Format: Paperback
Height: 196mm
Width: 126mm
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 304

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