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A B C Et Cetera: The Life and Times of the Roman Alphabet book cover

1st Edition

A B C Et Cetera The Life and Times of the Roman Alphabet

By Alexander Humez, Nicholas Humez Copyright 1985
290 Pages
by Routledge

290 Pages
by Routledge
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In classic abecedarian fashion A B C Et Cetera , originally published in 1985, takes from the rich Roman cornucopia more than enough to demonstrate the fact that sixty percent of our working vocabulary descends directly from the Latin. Nothing in Roman culture – and Romance – is beyond the measure and mischief of the brothers Humez: not unicorns, Vestal Virgins, and maledicta balloons; not Roman... Read more

Preamble.  A.  B.  C.  D.  E.  F.  G.  H.  I, J.  K.  L.  M.  N.  O.  P.  Q.  R.  S.  T.  U, V, W.  X, Y, Z.  Bibliography.  Index.  Acknowledgements.

Biography

Frequent collaborators,  Alexander and Nicholas Humez have coauthored several books exploring language and languages, both classical and modern. Separately, Alexander has worked as a lexicographer and technical writer, while Nicholas has been a featured columnist as both language specialist and music critic. Together, composer (Nicholas) and lyricist (Alexander) have written three chamber operas and numerous art songs.

Reviews for the original edition:

“Whether expounding on mythical beasts, Etruscan or classical verse in questionable taste, the authors provide the amateur philologist with a basketful of goodies.” – Boston Globe

“Unfailingly witty.” – St. Petersburg Times

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