# Word Play

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- Authors: [Peter Farb](https://www.bookquiver.com/peter-farb)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 1993-03-31

## Description

Why do certain words make us blush or wince? Why do men and women really speak different languages? Why do nursery rhymes in vastly different societies possess similar rhyme and rhythm patterns? What do...

## Editions

### Word Play

- Publisher: Vintage
- ISBN: 978-06-7973-408-6
- Pages: 384
- Published: 1993-03-31
- Language: en_US