The Professor and the Madman - by Simon Winchester

The Professor and the Madman is a fascinating tale of literary genius, madness, and the making of the Oxford English Dictionary.

This runaway national bestseller takes an extraordinary look into the obsessions of two remarkable men that led to one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken.

The book synopsis describes it as "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 Professor, James Murray, was the overseeing committee leader, while Dr.

W.C.

Minor, an American Civil War veteran, was an inmate at an asylum for the criminally insane.

The book reveals a shocking truth when the committee insisted on honoring him: he had submitted more than ten thousand definitions.

This P.S.

edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more. The Professor and the Madman is a must-read for anyone interested in literary history, linguistics, or simply a fascinating true story.

With its well-researched mini-history of the OED and an eloquent writing style, this book will captivate readers from start to finish.

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