The Etymologicon

The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language is a non-fiction book by Mark Forsyth published in 2011.[1][2][3] The book presents the surprising origin of everyday words used in English, with each definition being thematically linked to the next to provide a flowing narrative unlike reference books on etymology. The content of the book was derived from the author's blog, The Inky Fool.[4]

The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
AuthorMark Forsyth
PublisherIcon Books
Publication date
3 November 2011 (2011-11-03)
Pages288
ISBN9781848313071

The book was chosen and adapted in December 2011 by BBC Radio 4 for its Book of the Week series.[5] After being featured on the radio, the book became the 2011 Christmas best-seller in the UK.[1]

References
  1. Duerden, Nick (24 January 2012). "The Etymologicon: The little wonder that left its author lost for words". The Independent. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
  2. Parris, Matthew (13 October 2011). "In a nutshell, it's a miracle wrapped in an enigma". The Times.
  3. Copping, Jasper (23 October 2011). "Guide to idioms lets the cat out of the bag". The Sunday Telegraph.
  4. Forsyth, Mark. "The Inky Fool". Retrieved 28 July 2013.
  5. "Book of the Week: The Etymologicon (20 December 2011)". BBC Radio 4. Retrieved 28 July 2013.


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