by Christoph Gutknecht · Beck C. H. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9783406571527
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«Lauter blühender Unsinn» is an essay on German etymology by Christoph Gutknecht, published by Beck C. H. in paperback (226 pages, in German).
The book explores the origin of German words and expressions such as «Aberwitz» and «Wischiwaschi» and explains how misunderstandings and historical changes shaped everyday idioms. It covers curious etymologies, clarifies false beliefs about their meanings, and uncovers unexpected stories behind seemingly simple phrases.
Published in 2008, it is volume 4052 of the Beck'sche Reihe series and the edition includes illustrations.
For readers interested in the German language and culture and in the etymological curiosities of everyday vocabulary.
