AWW21 The World of Words - Sue Butler and Pip Williams

Pip Williams’ wonderful novel The Dictionary of Lost Words
documents the origin of the Oxford Dictionary through the tale of
the fictional Esme Nicoll who observes how some words were valued
more than others and seeks to rectify it. Sue Butler was Editor
of the Macquarie Dictionary for decades, where she oversaw the
inclusion of new words. Her new book is the highly entertaining
Rebel Without a Clause. Losing the Linguistic plot... Pip and Sue
discuss the attraction and fluidity of language, and how
dictionaries shape and reflect their times.


Chaired by Victoria Purman