Talking Proper: The Rise of Accent as Social Symbol Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Talking Proper: The Rise of Accent as Social Symbol Book

Talking Proper : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199250615 : 0199250618 : 10 Apr 2003 : Offering the history of the rise and fall of the English accent as a badge of cultural, social, and class identity, this work traces the origins of the phenomenon in late eighteenth-century London. It, then, follows its history through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and charts its downfall during the era of New Labour.Read More

from£47.99 | RRP: £80.00
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £30.99
  • Product Description

    Talking Proper is a history of the rise and fall of the English accent as a badge of cultural, social, and class identity. Lynda Mugglestone traces the origins of the phenomenon in late eighteenth-century London, follows its history through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and charts its downfall during the era of New Labor. This is a witty, readable account of a fascinating subject, liberally spiced with quotations from English speech and writing over the past 250 years.

  • 0199250618
  • 9780199250615
  • Lynda Mugglestone
  • 20 February 2003
  • OUP Oxford
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 368
  • 2
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.