An Exaltation Of Larks by James Lipton
or, The Venereal Game
A witty celebration of collective nouns and the art of naming groups, blending etymology, folklore, and history with inventive modern coinages. Tracing roots in medieval hunting traditions, it catalogs classic terms alongside playful new ones, organized by theme and accompanied by commentary that reveals how language reflects culture, humor, and imagination.
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- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 112-192
- Original Language
- English
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