Why ABC Matters Lexicography and Literary History

The purpose of this article is twofold. First, I wish to discuss the origins of The Swedish Academy Dictionary against the backdrop of the social and cultural his-tory of lexicography in 18th and 19th century Europe. Second, to consider material aspects of lexicography – the dictionary as interface...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jon Helgason
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Linköping University Electronic Press 2010-11-01
Series:Culture Unbound: Journal of Current Cultural Research
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3384/cu.2000.1525.10230515