Much ado about English : up and down the bizarre byways of a fascinating language
Todd, Richard Watson, 1966-2006
Book
Richard Watson Todd touches on all aspects of the English language, from onomatopeia to clichés, politically correct language to Cockney rhyming slang, metaphors and oxymorons, in a lighthearted and engaging manner.
Main title:
Much ado about English : up and down the bizarre byways of a fascinating language / Richard Watson Todd.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Nicholas Brealey, 2006.
Collation:
viii, 148 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 140) and index.
ISBN:
9781857883725 (hbk)
Dewey class:
422422TODA422
Local class:
422
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
76613