The LRB Podcast Who wrote the dictionary?
Oct 25, 2023
Daisy Hay, Reviewer of The Dictionary People, discusses the diverse characters who contributed to the Oxford English Dictionary. The podcast explores the challenges faced by the editor, the freedom of choice of contributors, and the tragic lives of some of the unsung heroes. It also delves into the process of making the dictionary and the evolution of technology in accessing dictionaries.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Origins and Creation of the Oxford English Dictionary
02:10 • 3min
Recruitment and Identity of the Unsung Heroes of the OED
05:27 • 2min
Colorful Characters and Freedom to Choose
07:07 • 6min
Tragic Lives of OED Contributors
13:16 • 2min
The Making of the Dictionary: Exploring Words, Contributors, and Meanings
15:14 • 16min
The Evolution of the Dictionary
31:23 • 5min