Discussion: The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

Author: Simon Winchester

Description: "The Professor and the Madman" by Simon Winchester recounts the fascinating story of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and the unlikely collaboration between Professor James Murray and Dr. William Chester Minor. Minor, a brilliant but mentally ill physician, contributed thousands of definitions from his asylum cell. The book delves into the personal lives of both men, highlighting Minor’s tragic past and Murray’s dedication to compiling the OED.

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