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Burgess, Gelett
1866
1951
Burgess, Frank Gelett
Roth, Herb
1887
1953
Roth, Herbert
14015447
Burgess Unabridged: A new dictionary of words you have always needed
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"Burgess Unabridged: A New Dictionary of Words You Have Always Needed" by Gelett Burgess is a humorous and innovative dictionary written in the early 20th century. The book introduces a collection of whimsical, newly coined words aimed at expanding the English language to express contemporary thoughts and ideas more effectively. It reflects the author's playful approach to language and his desire to keep pace with the evolving needs of expression. The opening of "Burgess Unabridged" presents the author's inspiration and rationale behind creating this unique dictionary. Gelett Burgess explains that the English language is dynamic and must adapt to reflect modern experiences. He critiques existing dictionaries for being outdated and outlines his method of coining new words inspired by everyday emotions and situations that lack adequate terminology. With an engaging and humorous tone, he invites readers to explore these creative neologisms, emphasizing the importance and joy of language in capturing the essence of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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American wit and humor
Vocabulary -- Humor
English language -- New words -- Humor
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