In the Land of Invented Languages (Paperback)

Arika Okrent

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Language: English

Published by Random House USA Inc, New York, 2010

0812980891 / 9780812980899

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Paperback. A "highly entertaining" (San Francisco Chronicle) first-person joyride through the history of man's attempt to overcome the curse of Babel.Here is the captivating story of humankind's enduring quest to build a better language-and overcome the curse of Babel. Just about everyone has heard of Esperanto, which was nothing less than one man's attempt to bring about world peace by means of linguistic solidarity. And every Star Trek fan knows about Klingon. But few people have heard of Babm, Blissymbolics, Loglan (not to be confused with Lojban), and the nearly nine hundred other invented languages that represent the hard work, high hopes, and full-blown delusions of so many misguided souls over the centuries. With intelligence and humor, Arika Okrent has written a truly original and enlightening book for all word freaks, grammar geeks, and plain old language lovers. Here is the captivating story of humankind's enduring quest to build a better language—and overcome the curse of Babel. Just about everyone has heard of Esperanto, which was nothing less than one man's attempt to bring about world peace by means of linguistic solidarity. And every Star Trek fan knows about Klingon. But few people have heard of Babm, Blissymbolics, Loglan (not to be confused with Lojban), and the nearly nine hundred other invented languages that represent the hard work, high hopes, and full-blown delusions of so many misguided souls over the centuries. With intelligence and humor, Arika Okrent has written a truly original and enlightening book for all word freaks, grammar geeks, and plain old language lovers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Title
In the Land of Invented Languages (Paperback)
Author
Arika Okrent
Publisher
Random House USA Inc, New York
Publication year
2010
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new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0812980891
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