The Professor and the Madman

Overview

Professor James Murray embarks on the ambitious project of creating the first Oxford English Dictionary in the mid-19th century. His groundbreaking endeavor takes an unexpected turn when he receives a staggering 10,000 word entries from Dr. William Minor, a patient residing in the Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum. As the two men develop an unconventional partnership, their collaboration transcends the boundaries of academia, revealing profound insights into language and the human experience. The story intertwines themes of madness, genius, and the transformative power of words.