Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen

Discover the enchanting world of language with 'Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen.' In this delightful volume, Mary Norris, renowned for her bestselling book 'Between You & Me,' embarks on a charming journey through Greece, exploring its rich culture, history, and the linguistic gems that shaped English. This hardcover edition captivates readers with tales steeped in humor and insight, as Norris recounts her love affair with the Greek language and her solo escapades in a land filled with olive trees, vibrant history, and the wine-dark sea. Dive into the origins of our alphabet and see how Greek words have influenced English. Norris’s lively experiences include searching for the legendary Baths of Aphrodite and unveiling the feminist iconography of Athena. Perfect for language lovers and travel enthusiasts alike, 'Greek to Me' is more than just a book; it's a heartfelt ode to words, culture, and the beauty that language brings to our lives. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping on this new and captivating addition to your literary collection, but please note that combined shipping for other products is unavailable with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922268242
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2019
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 240


Description:
The Comma Queen returns with a buoyant book about language, love, and the wine-dark sea.

In her New York Times bestseller Between You & Me, Mary Norris delighted readers with her irreverent tales of pencils and punctuation in the New Yorker's celebrated copy department. In Greek to Me, she delivers another wise and funny paean to the art of self-expression, this time filtered through her greatest passion- all things Greek.

Greek to Me is a charming account of Norris's lifelong love affair with words and her solo adventures in the land of olive trees and ouzo. Along the way, Norris explains how the alphabet originated in Greece, makes the case for Athena as a feminist icon, goes searching for the fabled Baths of Aphrodite, and reveals the surprising ways Greek helped form English. Filled with Norris's memorable encounters with Greek words, Greek gods, Greek wine-and more than a few Greek men-Greek to Me is the Comma Queen's fresh take on Greece and the exotic yet strangely familiar language that so deeply influences our own.

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