The Game of Words by Willard R. Espy

The Game of Words Author: Willard R. Espy Hard cover with dust jacket. Good condition. Some wear and tear to rear of dust jacket. The Game of Words is a lively collection of essays and reflections on language, written by American word enthusiast and author Willard R. Espy. The book celebrates the playful, flexible, and often surprising nature of English, treating words not just as tools for communication but as objects of creativity and entertainment. Espy explores a wide range of linguistic curiosities, including puns, palindromes, anagrams, word ladders, Spoonerisms, and other forms of verbal wordplay. He also delves into etymology, idioms, and unusual quirks of usage, often illustrating how historical accidents and cultural changes have shaped modern English in unexpected ways. This item is second-hand and is sold as is. If you would like more details please contact us or visit us in store. 100% of profits raised from the sale of our goods will assist Fair Trade and Gift Shop in helping the many charities we support which make lasting change in the lives of disadvantaged people.