Books by Mark Forsyth

Mark Forsyth

Mark Forsyth is a British author known for his book "The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language." His witty and engaging writing style explores the origins of words and their evolution over time, making etymology accessible and entertaining to a wide audience.

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Rhyme and Reason

Rhyme and Reason

Mark Forsyth
Hardcover
Published: 2025
The Illustrated Etymologicon

The Illustrated Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

Mark Forsyth
Hardcover
Published: 2021
A Short History of Drunkenness

A Short History of Drunkenness

Mark Forsyth
Paperback
Published: 2018
The Elements of Eloquence

The Elements of Eloquence

How To Turn the Perfect English Phrase

Mark Forsyth
Paperback
Published: 2016
The Etymologicon

The Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

Mark Forsyth
Paperback
Published: 2016
A Christmas Cornucopia

A Christmas Cornucopia

The Hidden Stories Behind Our Yuletide Traditions

Mark Forsyth
Hardcover
Published: 2016
The Unknown Unknown

The Unknown Unknown

Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted

Mark Forsyth
Paperback
Published: 2014