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288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B08H1965LG
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 04 May 2021
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 Summary of 480 reviews
Moods
funny 74%
lighthearted 31%
reflective 19%
challenging 12%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 11%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cursing, Racial slurs, HomophobiaModerate
Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual contentMinor
Slavery, Racism, Cultural appropriation
288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B08H1965LG
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 04 May 2021
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 Summary of 480 reviews
Moods
funny 74%
lighthearted 31%
reflective 19%
challenging 12%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 11%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cursing, Racial slurs, HomophobiaModerate
Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual contentMinor
Slavery, Racism, Cultural appropriation