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The Professor and The Madman

A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

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The Professor and The Madman

Auteur(s): Simon Winchester
Narrateur(s): Simon Winchester
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A New York Times Notable Book

The Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary—and literary history.

The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray, was stunned to discover that one man, Dr. W. C. Minor, had submitted more than ten thousand. But their surprise would pale in comparison to what they were about to discover when the committee insisted on honoring him. For Dr. Minor, an American Civil War veteran, was also an inmate at an asylum for the criminally insane.

Masterfully researched and eloquently written, The Professor and the Madman “is the linguistic detective story of the decade.” (William Safire, New York Times Magazine)

This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

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So happy to see books on this topic being offered - I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. Simon Winchester told a fascinating story of murder and madness. He also highlighted the painstaking efforts sustained for over half a century that were involved in the creation of the English Oxford Dictionary. Simon Winchester’s voice is pleasing and easy to listen to. A great audio book all around. Thanks so much!

Thumbs up from this word nerd! :-)

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As an artist, I often juggle the balance between torture and talent. This novel encapsulates it completely. It left me felling educated, humbled and appreciative.

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I finished this book months ago, but it feels like yesterday... the story is that memorable. If you think you have an idea how the original dictionaries were created, think again. This book will blow your mind. It does move a bit slow at times, but I could put up with it, given the surprises that it contains. There are lovely word interludes, giving insight to how the definitions of certain words were created. And, yes, there IS a madman at the centre of the story.

A fascinating read!

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so bad don't read this book do yourself a favour and just read dictionaries only never books

ITS SO BAD

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great always enjoy your narrations - like this book better than a crak in the edge of the world (previously my first favorite)

best yet thank you simon Winchester

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