The Etymologicon
A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
By Mark Forsyth | Publisher: Icon Books
About the book
What is the actual connection between disgruntled and gruntled? What links church organs to organised crime, California to the Caliphate, or brackets to codpieces? The Etymologicon springs from Mark Forsyths Inky Fool blog on the strange connections between words. Its an occasionally ribald, frequently witty and unerringly erudite guided tour of the secret labyrinth that lurks beneath the English language, taking in monks and monkeys, film buffs and buffaloes, and explaining precisely what the Rolling Stones have to do with gardening.
Editions of The Etymologicon
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781848313071
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781785781704
Read an Excerpt
What is the actual connection between disgruntled and gruntled? What links church organs to organised crime, California to the Caliphate, or brackets to codpieces? The Etymologicon springs from Mark Forsyths Inky Fool blog on the strange connections between words. Its an occasionally ribald, frequently witty and unerringly erudite guided tour of the secret labyrinth that lurks beneath the English language, taking in monks and monkeys, film buffs and buffaloes, and explaining precisely what the Rolling Stones have to do with gardening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Etymologicon about?
What is the actual connection between disgruntled and gruntled? What links church organs to organised crime, California to the Caliphate, or brackets to codpieces? The Etymologicon springs from Mark Forsyths Inky Fool blog on the strange connections between words. Its an occasionally ribald, frequently witty and unerringly erudite guided tour of the secret labyrinth that lurks beneath the English language, taking in monks and monkeys, film buffs and buffaloes, and explaining precisely what the Rolling Stones have to do with gardening.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Etymologicon?
The Arts > The arts: general topics > Theory of art
Where can I read a sample of The Etymologicon?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781848313071
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Etymologicon?
Mark Forsyth
Who is the Publisher of the book The Etymologicon?
Icon Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Etymologicon is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781848313071) and paperback(ISBN 9781785781704)
Is there a video of the book?
Watch a video about The Etymologicon here