F. G. Fowler (1871–1918)
Author of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English
About the Author
Works by F. G. Fowler
American Oxford Dictionary 2 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Fowler, Francis George
- Birthdate
- 1871
- Date of death
- 1918
- Gender
- male
- Education
- University of Cambridge (Peterhouse)
- Occupations
- lexicographer
- Organizations
- British Army (WWI)
- Relationships
- Fowler, H. W. (brother)
- Nationality
- UK
- Birthplace
- Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK
- Places of residence
- Guernsey, Bailiwick of Guernsey
- Associated Place (for map)
- UK
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Reviews
You'd have to be pretty serious to read this all the way through, but I find it fascinating to browse. I can only imagine having such a technical command of the English language, but then it occurs to me that if I did no one would probably notice, and they would probably think, "She sure talks funny!" I think the best part of this book are the examples of mistakes he gives from contemporary (for him) newspapers and writers.
Where would I be without this book? it's always to hand and consulted daily.
Old school circa 1906. Not to be confused with his / their MEU (Modern English Usage) which is fun for rainy day perusing.
Possibly the best dictionary to roam the Earth. Love the ease of the whole thing. Just perfect.
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- Works
- 6
- Members
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- Popularity
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- Rating
- 4.3
- Reviews
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- ISBNs
- 91
- Languages
- 2