Word Games
Vadim Kharppa is a writer and radio journalist. Many know him well from the radio program "Purely in Russian," where he talked about the subtleties of the Russian language. For example, how words and expressions have transformed from century to... century and become a linguistic phenomenon, what they meant, and how they were connected to the history of our culture. Why is "ecstasy" administrative, and the legendary apple "Adam's apple"? What does it mean to be a white crow? Is there any point in building castles in the air? What is "abracadabra" and what do candies and confetti have in common? What tone is referred to as "mentor-like"? V. Kharppa's book is an exciting journey into the world of engaging etymology. Often, the history of words is like a real detective story!
Author: Вадим Храппа
Printhouse: AST
Series: Говорим по-русски правильно
Age restrictions: 16+
Year of publication: 2024
ISBN: 9785171656850
Number of pages: 320
Size: 207x130x21 mm
Cover type: твердая
Weight: 334 g
ID: 1679489
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