Susie Dent 3 Books Collection Set (Interesting Stories about Curious Words, Word Perfect, Words from the Heart)

Susie Dent 3 Books Collection Set by Susie Dent brings together three titles celebrating the richness and oddities of English. This collection includes Interesting Stories about Curious Words, Word Perfect and Words from the Heart.

Included titles

• Interesting Stories about Curious Words
• Word Perfect
• Words from the Heart

Key details

• Three-book collection set by Susie Dent
• Includes three named titles in one set
• Written by the lexicographer from Countdown’s Dictionary Corner

Synopses

Interesting Stories about Curious Words

Susie Dent leads a lively tour through some of the English language’s most memorable expressions, from red herrings to cock and bull stories and nine-day wonders. Along the way, she explores why these phrases endure and what makes them so satisfying to use.

Word Perfect

Structured as a linguistic almanac, this book pairs each day of the year with stories, facts and etymologies. It ranges from the origins of “Jack the Lad” and the theatrically literal tale behind “stealing someone’s thunder” to modern coinages such as “snaccident”, alongside words like “tartle” for that momentary lapse when a name disappears.

Words from the Heart

Focusing on the language of feeling, Dent gathers words that capture precise emotional and physical experiences. Entries include “age-otori” for the distress of a bad haircut, “groaking” for longing for someone else’s food, “confelicity” for pleasure in others’ happiness and “curglaff” for the shock of icy water.

Ideal for readers who enjoy word histories, unusual vocabulary and the craft of lexicography.

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