![]() ![]() ![]() The OED would be the most comprehensive dictionary of its time and it would replace an older dictionary called A Dictionary of the English Language by Samuel Johnson in 1755. In 1878, Oxford University approached a man named James Murray to edit the Oxford English Dictionary. In addition, he tried teaching cows Latin commands, which is odd because they were not receptive to his methods. He came from humble origins but ended up knowing more than twenty different languages. He learned many languages by working with finance. The principal editor from 1879 to 1915 was Sir James Augustus Henry Murray (1837-1915), who had a knack for languages and philology. ![]() Starting in 1857, the Oxford English Dictionary was a huge undertaking. The themes of the book include how knowledge is formed, the importance of self-education, and how learning can save lives. He wrote this book under the UK title The Surgeon of Crowthorne: A Tale of Murder, Madness and Love for Words. Simon Winchester is a journalist known for his work at The Guardian newspaper. The Professor and the Madman tells a story of how one man’s obsession with compiling the Oxford English Dictionary lead to his encounter with an insane asylum inmate who became one of its greatest contributors. 1-Page Summary of The Professor And The Madman Overall Summary ![]()
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