9781333748838 - The Encyclopaedic Dictionary, Vol. 3: An Original Work of Reference to the Words in the English Language, Giving a Full Account of Their Origin, ... Volume Containi... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex relationship between destruction and creation in English, tracing its evolution from the Old English period to the present day. The author argues that destruction is not merely the opposite of creation, but rather a creative force in its own right, one that has shaped the language in profound ways. The book examines how destruction has been used to express a wide range of emotions and ideas, from grief and loss to anger and rebellion. It also explores the role of destruction in shaping literary genres, such as tragedy and satire, and in creating new forms of expression, such as modernism and postmodernism. Ultimately, the book argues that destruction is an essential part of the creative process, and that it is through destruction that we can often find new ways of understanding ourselves and the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.