The Professor and the Madman
A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary
Simon Winchester
Discover the fascinating story of two remarkable men whose obsessions led to the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary in The Professor and the Madman. This masterfully researched and eloquently written book delves into the madness and genius of Dr. W.C. Minor and Professor James Murray, whose dedication to defining the English language changed literary history forever. Follow the incredible journey of the OED compilation, and uncover the shocking truth about Dr. Minor's past as a criminally insane inmate.
Publish Date
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1998
Goodreads Rating
3.84
ISBN
0201560839783
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2019-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
As always, Winchester is a great story-teller. I just got around to reading this book. It's been around for a while. But it is an unbelievable tale, one that reminds us of the extraordinary range, depth and beauty of the English language. It will be a perfect book for the beach. – source