Swearing

A Social History of Foul Language, Oaths and Profanity in English

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
Cover of the book Swearing by Geoffrey Hughes, Penguin Books Ltd
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Geoffrey Hughes ISBN: 9780141954325
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: March 26, 1998
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: Geoffrey Hughes
ISBN: 9780141954325
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: March 26, 1998
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Penguin Books Ltd

Cover of the book The Penguin Book of Japanese Verse by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book On the Good Life by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book Quit For Life by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book Elizabeth I (Penguin Monarchs) by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book The Story of the Stone: The Debt of Tears (Volume IV) by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book The Tale of Beatrix Potter by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book Phaedra and Other Plays by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book Skating School: Violet Skate Friends by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book Cavalleria Rusticana and Other Stories by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book Get The Job You Really Want by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book The Penguin History of the United States of America by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book The Road Home by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book A Mere Interlude by Geoffrey Hughes
Cover of the book The Debacle by Geoffrey Hughes
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy