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LUNCH WITH BOOKS: Dr. Javersak Reads the Dictionary

November 19, 2019
12:00pm - 1:00pm

LUNCH WITH BOOKS:  Dr. Javersak Reads the Dictionary

One of our patrons was once overheard saying something like, "Dr. Javersak is so interesting, I could listen to him read the dictionary!" After some thought, we decided to put that bold assertion to the test, with a live program featuring none other than our own Dr. David Javersak actually reading the dictionary, with the following enhancements: an exploration of the various types of dictionaries; a brief history of dictionaries; an examination of the Oxford English Dictionary's development and its American influences; Noah Webster; Ambrose Bierce's Devil's Dictionary; Samuel Johnson; and how and why dictionaries have to be updated. We think it will indeed be quite interesting. Join us, and find out. As Bierce defined it, "Dictionary, n. a malevolent literary device for cramping the growth of a language and making it hard and inelastic. This dictionary, however, is a most useful work." If anyone can make it elastic again, it's our good friend David Javersak.


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Lunch With Books: November 19 at noon - Dr. Javersak Reads the Dictionary!


SPEAKER BIO: David Javersak is a retired professor of history, West Liberty University.


- Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 
Dr. David Javersak Reads the Dictionary

Lunch With Books starts at noon in the Library Auditorium. 


"Lunch With Books" is the library’s flagship program for adult patrons. These lunchtime programs feature authors, poets, musicians, historians, and more every Tuesday at noon. Complimentary beverages are provided. Bring your lunch, feed your brain!


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