Detalhes do Livro
Formato
Brochura
Páginas
256
Idioma
Inglês
Publicado
Jul 2, 2020
Editora
William Heinemann
ISBN-10
178515205X
ISBN-13
9781785152054
Descrição
In an engaging blend of humor and curiosity, the story unfolds in a peculiar dictionary-making company, where language enthusiasts grapple with the creation of a new dictionary. Among the various eccentric characters lies the intriguing concept of "mountweazel," highlighting the mischievous joy of inventing fictional words and playful definitions.
As the narrative weaves through the lives and interactions of these lexicographers, it delves into themes of truth, deception, and the love of language itself. The lines between honesty and fabrication blur, captivating readers with a whimsical exploration of what it means to define words and the inherent power language holds in shaping reality.
As the narrative weaves through the lives and interactions of these lexicographers, it delves into themes of truth, deception, and the love of language itself. The lines between honesty and fabrication blur, captivating readers with a whimsical exploration of what it means to define words and the inherent power language holds in shaping reality.
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