The ring of words : Tolkien and the Oxford English dictionary

The ring of words : Tolkien and the Oxford English dictionary /

"The Ring of Words offers a unique perspective on the relationship between J.R.R. Tolkien's early professional involvement in the compilation of the Oxford English Dictionary and the linguistic creativity that is so amply demonstrated in the broad spectrum of his subsequent works." &q...

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Main Author: Gilliver, Peter
Other Authors: Marshall, Jeremy, Weiner, E. S. C.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
Subjects:
Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Knowledge > Philology.
Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Et la philologie.
Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973.
Tolkien, J. R. R. > 1892-1973
Tolkien, John R. R.
Oxford English dictionary.
The Oxford English dictionary
1900-1999
Authors, English > 20th century > Biography.
Lexicographers > Great Britain > Biography.
English language > Lexicography.
English language > Etymology.
Language and languages in literature.
Écrivains anglais > 20e siècle > Biographies.
Lexicographes > Grande-Bretagne > Biographies.
Anglais (Langue) > Lexicographie.
Anglais (Langue) > Étymologie.
Langage et langues dans la littérature.
Philology.
Authors, English.
Lexicographers.
Great Britain.
Biographies.
Table of Contents:
  • Tolkien as lexicographer
  • Tolkien as Wordwright
  • Word studies.

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