{"product_id":"a-word-for-all-seasons","title":"Bodleian Library A Word for All Seasons - Seasonal Vocabulary Explored | Hardcover | English","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBodleian Library A Word for All Seasons\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the rich tapestry of seasonal vocabulary in the English language with \"A Word for All Seasons\" from the Bodleian Library. This fascinating book delves into over 100 words and phrases associated with spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter, revealing how they have become a vibrant and productive part of our lexicon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how terms like \"silly season,\" \"spring chicken,\" \"dog days,\" and \"Hogmanay\" have been creatively employed across commerce, politics, music, and the arts. The book features exquisite engravings by Eric Ravilious, alongside idioms and extracts from poetry, illustrating the widespread influence of seasonal language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach entry provides a detailed account of historical origins and the evolution of meanings, concluding with examples of contemporary usage, some of which are surprisingly unexpected. Appendices offer etymologies for the months of the year and enchanting folklore names for moons. The book also brings together a diverse range of personalities, from St Augustine and Antonio Vivaldi to James Joyce and Stormzy, highlighting the broad appeal of this lexical domain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\/Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExplores over 100 seasonal words and phrases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraces historical origins and development of meanings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes examples of current usage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures exquisite engravings by Eric Ravilious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContains appendices on month etymologies and moon folklore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShowcases a diverse range of historical and contemporary figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eric Ravilious\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.6 x 1.5 x 23.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 454g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 September 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1851246770\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1851246779\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A Word for All Seasons\" is an essential read for anyone interested in the English language, etymology, and the cultural significance of seasonal expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"by David Crystal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57971738018174,"sku":"1851246770","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/81kqfGUKh0L.jpg?v=1788547363","url":"https:\/\/ca.yachew.com\/fr\/products\/a-word-for-all-seasons","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}