Studies in Words. by Lewis, C.S - 1960

London: Cambridge University Press, 1960. First edition, review copy of Lewis' examination of the English language, based on lectures given at Cambridge. Octavo, original cloth. With the publisher's review slip laid in. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Small ownership inscription. In this book, Lewis examines the history of various words used in the English language which have changed in meaning throughout the centuries; teasing out their various senses and uses. He focuses on the words Nature, Sad, Wit, Free, Sense, Simple, Conscious and Conscience, taking examples from almost the whole of English literature to illustrate and distinguish them thereby throwing new light on the history of thought and sentiment.