Swearing: A Social History of Foul Language, Oaths and Profanity in English - Geoffrey Hughes - Books - Penguin Books Ltd - 9780140267075 - March 26, 1998
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Geoffrey Hughes
Swearing: A Social History of Foul Language, Oaths and Profanity in English

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

304 pages

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released March 26, 1998
ISBN13 9780140267075
Publishers Penguin Books Ltd
Pages 304
Dimensions 129 × 196 × 14 mm   ·   212 g
Language English  

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