Swearing : A Social History of Foul Language, Oaths and Profanity in English Paperback / softback
by Geoffrey Hughes
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Tracing the history of swearing from ancient Anglo-Saxon traditions and those of the Middle Ages, through Shakespeare, the Enlightenment and the Victorians, to the Lady Chatterley trial and various current trends, Geoffrey Hughes explores a fascinating, little discussed yet irrespressible part of our linguistic heritage. This second edition contains a Postscript updating various contemporary developments, such as the growth of Political Correctness.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages
- Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
- Publication Date:26/03/1998
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- ISBN:9780140267075
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages
- Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
- Publication Date:26/03/1998
- Category:
- ISBN:9780140267075