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The Language of Names: What We Call Ourselves and Why It Matters by Anne Bernays, Justin Kaplan

The Language of Names: What We Call Ourselves and Why It Matters

Anne Bernays, Justin Kaplan

256 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

nonfiction history informative reflective slow-paced
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The Language of Names: What We Call Ourselves and Why It Matters by Anne Bernays, Justin Kaplan is a captivating read for curious and introspective individuals who are fascinated by the intricacies of language, culture, and human identity, and who will delight in exploring the complex and often surprising ways in which names shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

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As delightful and playful as it is profound and serious, The Language of Names is an absolute original -- a fascinating book that reveals us to ourselves, that demonstrates the endless variety of ways in which names shape our daily lives. Drawing ...

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