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The surgeon of Crowthorne
a tale of murder, madness and the Oxford English dictionary
Simon Winchester · 1998 · 320 pages
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About the book
The extraordinary story behind the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, told through the unlikely friendship between editor James Murray and Dr. W. C. Minor, a madman confined to an asylum. Simon Winchester weaves an engaging narrative about obsession, language, and personal redemption, revealing how one of humanity's greatest intellectual achievements arose from the passion of marginalized people.
Book details
| Author | Simon Winchester |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Professor and the Madman |
| Year of publication | 1998 |
| Pages | 320 |
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