The Romance of Names
Unraveling the Mysteries of Name Origins and MeaningsBy Ernest Weekley
Length4h 42m
About this audiobook
In "The Romance of Names," Ernest Weekley embarks on a captivating exploration of the etymology, history, and cultural significance of names, transforming a seemingly mundane topic into a richly textured narrative. Combining elements of linguistic scholarship with an engaging prose style, Weekley delves into the origins and evolution of personal and place names, revealing the stories they tell about human civilization. The work is situated within the broader context of early 20th-century linguistics, reflecting a growing interest in philology and its relationship to identity and culture, making it a vital contribution to the understanding of how names function in society. Ernest Weekley, a distinguished philologist and scholar, was profoundly influenced by his study of languages and cultures. His expertise in linguistics and his fascination with human connections drove him to investigate the personal ties to names, positioning "The Romance of Names" as an essential work of cultural analysis. Weekley's scholarly background provided him with a unique perspective, allowing him to weave intricate historical narratives alongside linguistic inquiry. This book is highly recommended for readers intrigued by linguistics, storytelling, and the social undercurrents embedded in names. By illuminating the often-overlooked significance of names, Weekley invites readers to appreciate the profound bonds that shape our identities, making it an essential addition to both academic libraries and personal collections.
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Length4 hrs 42 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I OF SURNAMES IN GENERAL
2CHAPTER II A MEDIEVAL ROLL
3CHAPTER III SPELLING AND SOUND
4CHAPTER IV BROWN, JONES, AND ROBINSON
5CHAPTER V THE ABSORPTION OF FOREIGN NAMES
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6CHAPTER VI TOM, DICK AND HARRY
7CHAPTER VII GODERIC AND GODIVA
8CHAPTER VIII PALADINS AND HEROES
9CHAPTER X METRONYMICS
10CHAPTER XI LOCAL SURNAMES
11CHAPTER XIII THE HAUNTS OF MAN
12CHAPTER XIV NORMAN BLOOD
13CHAPTER XV OF OCCUPATIVE NAMES
14CHAPTER XVI A SPECIMEN PROBLEM: RUTTER
15CHAPTER XVII THE CANTERBURY PILGRIMS
16CHAPTER XIX HODGE AND HIS FRIENDS
17CHAPTER XXII ADJECTIVAL NICKNAMES
18CHAPTER XXIII BIRDS, BEASTS, AND FISHES
19AN ETYMOLOGICAL DICTIONARY OF MODERN ENGLISH
20THE ROMANCE OF WORDS
21SURNAMES
22Works by Henry Cecil Wyld
23SHORT HISTORY OF ENGLISH
24THE HISTORICAL STUDY OF THE MOTHER TONGUE
25MURRAY'S ENGLISH LITERATURE SERIES
26Popular Editions of Mr. Murray's Standard Works
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