Foyle's Philavery
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · Print & ebook · February 27, 2008
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- Genres
- Word Lists & Usage, Word Origins, Writing Nonfiction & Memoir
- Published
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, February 27, 2008
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The word 'philavery' was specially invented to describe this book - a collection of words chosen simply on the grounds of their aesthetic appeal. Some of these words appeal because of their aptness, some for their obscurity, some for their euphony, and some for their quirkiness. As a collection they will be a delight to all word lovers.
Where it sits
| Word Lists & Usage | 82% |
|---|---|
| Writing Nonfiction & Memoir | 57% |
| Word Origins | 45% |
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Publisher categories
- General Reference
- Authors
- Christopher Foyle
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- February 27, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- General Reference