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About Mark Forsyth

Birth

1977

First book

2011

Years writing

15

Mark Forsyth is a British writer of non-fiction who came to prominence with a series of books concerning the meaning and etymology of English words.

Mark Forsyth is a renowned British writer and etymologist born in 1977.

His most famous work, The Etymologicon, explores the fascinating origins of words.

He is passionate about language and has published a total of 17 works throughout his career.

In addition to writing, he has worked as a journalist and blogger specializing in the English language.

His books wittily analyze both the eloquence of literary style and curious drinking customs.