The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building
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The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building

by David J. Peterson

Fantasy Linguistics worldbuilding
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An accessible introduction to language creation, showing how invented tongues enrich fictional worlds and storytelling.

ISBN-13 9780143126461 ASIN 0143126466 Views 510 Publisher Penguin Books Year 2015 Edition Illustrated Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 336 Adult No Created March 16, 2026 Updated August 20, 2026
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This book explores the principles and techniques behind creating languages for stories and imagined settings.

It covers core linguistic concepts and practical methods used by language creators.

Readers learn how constructed languages support world-building and narrative depth.

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