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The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary
Contributor(s): Winchester, Simon (Author)

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ISBN: 0060839783     ISBN-13: 9780060839789
Publisher: Harper Perennial
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2005
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Annotation: Hailed by the "New York Times" as "a fascinating, spicy, learned tale," this runaway national bestseller takes an extraordinary look into literary genius, madness, and the making of the"Oxford English Dictionary."
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General
Dewey: B
LCCN: 98010204
Lexile Measure: 1330(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 7.9" L (0.45 lbs) 288 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1851-1899
- Chronological Period - 1900-1919
- Cultural Region - British Isles
- Topical - Mentally Challenged
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Ingram Advance 08/01/2005 pg. 23
 
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Publisher Description:

A New York Times Notable Book

The Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary--and literary history.

The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray, was stunned to discover that one man, Dr. W. C. Minor, had submitted more than ten thousand. But their surprise would pale in comparison to what they were about to discover when the committee insisted on honoring him. For Dr. Minor, an American Civil War veteran, was also an inmate at an asylum for the criminally insane.

Masterfully researched and eloquently written, The Professor and the Madman "is the linguistic detective story of the decade." (William Safire, New York Times Magazine)

This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.


Contributor Bio(s): Winchester, Simon: -

Simon Winchester is the acclaimed author of many books, including The Professor and the Madman, The Men Who United the States, The Map That Changed the World, The Man Who Loved China, A Crack in the Edge of the World, and Krakatoa, all of which were New York Times bestsellers and appeared on numerous best and notable lists. In 2006, Winchester was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the Queen. He resides in western Massachusetts.


 
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