The Dictionary of Made-Up Languages

The Dictionary of Made-Up Languages
Author: Stephen D. Rogers
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2011-10-15
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1440530394

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Can you converse in Klingon? Ask an Elf the time of day? Greet a speaker of Esperanto? These are among the more than 100 constructed languages you'll find in this book. For each one, author Stephen D. Rogers provides vocabulary, grammatical features, background information on the language and its inventor, and fascinating facts. What's more, easy-to-follow guidelines show you how to construct your own made-up language--everything from building vocabulary to making up a grammar. So pick up this dictionary! In no time, you'll be telling your friends, "Tsun oe nga-hu ni-Na'vi pivangkxo a fì-'u oe-ru prrte' lu." ("It's a pleasure to be able to chat with you in Navi.")


The Dictionary of Made-Up Languages
Language: en
Pages: 333
Authors: Stephen D. Rogers
Categories: Reference
Type: BOOK - Published: 2011-10-15 - Publisher: Simon and Schuster

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Pages: 304
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The Dictionary of Made-Up Languages
Language: en
Pages: 304
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Categories: Reference
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