Swearing: A Social History of Foul Language, Oaths and Profanity in English Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

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

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 this book discusses various contemporary developments such as the growth of Political Correctness.Read More

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  • Penguin

    Swearing in the English language has a long history that encompasses a rich variety of modes, including heroic oaths, sacred undertakings, profane and blasphemous curses, taboo insults charged with sexual and excremental ''four-letter'' words, competitive foul language, and racist ''hate speech.

  • 0140267077
  • 9780140267075
  • Geoffrey Hughes
  • 26 March 1998
  • Penguin
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 304
  • 2Rev Ed
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