Swearing: A Social History of Foul Language, Oaths, and

Swearing: A Social History of Foul Language, Oaths, and Profanity in 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.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber YES474094
ReleaseDate 1998-09-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780140267075

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