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6 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 2021 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593344866
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Edition Pub Date: 04 May 2021
This book is ideal for readers who enjoy a humorous and insightful exploration of history through the lens of linguistics, particularly those fascinated by how societal norms shape language.
Description
One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much.Profanity has always been a deliciously...
Community Reviews
Moods
informative: 98%
funny: 76%
lighthearted: 30%
reflective: 17%
challenging: 10%
adventurous: 2%
relaxing: 2%
inspiring: 1%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cursing, Racial slurs, HomophobiaModerate
Sexism, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Sexual content, Incest, Slavery
6 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 2021 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593344866
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Edition Pub Date: 04 May 2021
This book is ideal for readers who enjoy a humorous and insightful exploration of history through the lens of linguistics, particularly those fascinated by how societal norms shape language.
Description
One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much.Profanity has always been a deliciously...
Community Reviews
Moods
informative: 98%
funny: 76%
lighthearted: 30%
reflective: 17%
challenging: 10%
adventurous: 2%
relaxing: 2%
inspiring: 1%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cursing, Racial slurs, HomophobiaModerate
Sexism, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Sexual content, Incest, Slavery