What Made the Crocodile Cry?: 101 Questions about the English Language

Writing with her customary charm and erudition, Susie Dent offers a wonderfully readable and endlessly entertaining exploration of language, answering 101 of the most intriguing questions about the English language, from word origins and spelling to grammar and usage. Dent ranges far and wide in her search for the oddities of language, pondering the ancient origin of the word "tragedy" as well as the modern meaning of the word "donk." Sparkling with insight and linguistic curiosity, this delightful compendium will be ... Read More

Writing with her customary charm and erudition, Susie Dent offers a wonderfully readable and endlessly entertaining exploration of language, answering 101 of the most intriguing questions about the English language, from word origins and spelling to grammar and usage. Dent ranges far and wide in her search for the oddities of language, pondering the ancient origin of the word "tragedy" as well as the modern meaning of the word "donk." Sparkling with insight and linguistic curiosity, this delightful compendium will be irresistible to anyone fascinated with language. Read Less

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