Description: A Parliament of Owls by Chloe Rhodes A Parliament of Owls is a highly entertaining journey through one of the most quirky features of the English Language: collective nouns. Discover the history behind these fascinating phrases, many of which we still use to this day. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why are geese in a gaggle? Are lions actually proud? And do crows deserve their murderous moniker? Collective nouns are one of the most bizarre and baffling aspects of the English language, and this absorbing book tells the stories of these evocative phrases, exploring and explaining the etymology behind them. Each collective noun summons up the animal or event it describes. But where did they come from? A parliament of owls, for example, seems to have its origins in the 1950s childrens classic The Chronicles of Narnia in which C.S. Lewis references a phrase from Chaucer, the parliament of fowls. Lewis version changed fowls to owls and due to the international success of his books it caught on and is now recognised as dictionary compilers as the correct term for a group of owls. Perfect for any history or language buff, this is an entertaining and fascinating look at many of the bizarre phrases which have stood the test of time. Author Biography Chloe Rhodes is a freelance writer and journalist whose work has appeared in The Daily Telegraph, The Times and The Independent on Sunday, as well as in several other national publications. Her previous books include A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi: Words We Pinched From Other Languages and One For Sorrow: A Book of Old-Fashioned Lore, both published by Michael OMara Books. Promotional A Parliament of Owls is a highly entertaining journey through one of the most quirky features of the English Language: collective nouns. Discover the history behind these fascinating phrases, many of which we still use to this day. Details ISBN1789295955 Author Chloe Rhodes Pages 192 Publisher Michael OMara Books Ltd Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781789295955 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-09-28 Imprint Michael OMara Books Ltd Subtitle A Book of Collective Nouns Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations b/w illustrations throughout UK Release Date 2023-09-28 ISBN-10 1789295955 DEWEY 425.54 Audience General NZ Release Date 2024-01-02 AU Release Date 2024-01-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145040233;
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