Tag Archives: Simon Winchester

Book Review: The Professor And The Madman

Posted on May 9, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Professor And The Madman:  A Tale Of Murder, Insanity, And The Making Of The Oxford English Dictionary, by Simon Winchester I’m not sure how I feel about this book in its larger context.  On its own, this book is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Meaning Of Everything

Posted on May 9, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Meaning Of Everything:  The Story Of The Oxford English Dictionary, by Simon Winchester When I was a kid, one of my many unflattering nicknames was dictionary boy, for my fondness for reading dictionaries in an attempt to learn new … Continue reading →

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