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NPR's Book of the Day
NPR's Book of the Day

Two books examine the evolution of the English language

Jun 16, 2023 · 17m
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  • Two books examine the evolution of the English language.
  • Hana Videen's 'The Wordhord' explores Old English words.
  • Valerie Fridland's 'Like, Literally, Dude' discusses modern slang.

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HV
Hana Videen
1 podcast appearance
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Valerie Fridland
7 podcast appearances

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