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  • A Cursory History of Swearing

    by Julian Sharman ...
    "A Cursory History of Swearing" by Julian Sharman explores the fascinating evolution of profanity throughout human history. The book delves into the origins of various swear words, tracing their roots from ancient languages to modern vernacular. Sharman examines how swearing has been perceived across different cultures and eras, highlighting its role in social interactions and emotional expression ... Read more

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  • A Cursory History of Swearing (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. The Origins, Psychology, and Cultural History of Profanity, Taboo Language, and Human Expression

    by Julian Sharman, Cooper White ...
    Julian Sharman's *A Cursory History of Swearing* offers an engaging historical survey of profane and obscene language, tracing how oaths, curses, and vulgar expressions have functioned in English-speaking culture. Its subject is treated not merely as an inventory of forbidden words, but as a study of social custom, religious feeling, linguistic change, and the shifting boundaries of politeness. ... Read more

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  • A Cursory History of Swearing

    Exploring the Language Taboo: A Journey through History and Culture

    by Julian Sharman ...
    In "A Cursory History of Swearing," Julian Sharman embarks on a fascinating exploration of expletives, tracing their evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Sharman employs a blend of historical anecdotes and cultural analysis, embracing a narrative style that is both engaging and academically rigorous. The book situates swearing within broader literary and social contexts, revealing how ... Read more

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  • A Cursory History Of Swearing

    by JULIAN SHARMAN ...
    In "A Cursory History Of Swearing," Julian Sharman expertly navigates the complicated environment of profanity, presenting readers with an intensive examination of its historic trajectory. Sharman's paintings are going past truly studying forbidden language; it's miles a thorough examination of the cultural, sociological, and linguistic additives of swearing. Sharman digs into the origins of ... Read more

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  • A Cursory History of Swearing

    by Julian Sharman ...
    In "A Cursory History of Swearing," Julian Sharman delves into the multifaceted world of profanity, examining its evolution through various cultural and historical lenses. This meticulously researched work combines a robust scholarly approach with a lucid and engaging prose style, making it both informative and accessible. Sharman navigates the origins of swearing, its sociolinguistic implications ... Read more

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  • A Cursory History of Swearing

    by Julian Sharman ...
    "Every one will find this book an intellectual feast." —The Westminster Review"A difficult task is accomplished with as much delicacy and taste as could well be expected. 'The History of Swearing' is, indeed, both philosophical and scholarly." —Notes and Queries."Uniformly interesting and genial ... a certain dash of kindly Bohemianism ... a curious and a pleasant production." —BooksellerJulian ... Read more

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    A Cursory History of Swearing (Unabridged)

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    by Julian Sharman ...
    Narrated by Robert Contreras, Charles Blevins, Danielle Franklin, Kristi Baker ...

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    4 hours 50 min

    This is a very readable scientific account of Swearing and Cursing in the English Language. Not only is an enlightening historical account given, but also several excursions are made into other languages and certain historical periods. ... Read more

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  • Eight Books

    by Thomas De Quincey ...
    This file includes: The Avenger, Biographical Essays, Confessions of an English Opium Eater, The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc, Miscellaneous Essays, Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers (both volumes), The Note-Book of an English Opium-Eater, and Revolt of the Tartars. According to Wikipedia: "Thomas de Quincey (15 August 1785 – 8 December 1859) was an English author and intellectual, best ... Read more

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  • Complete Works of Thomas de Quincey (Delphi Classics)

    by Thomas de Quincey, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 9 - Delphi Series Six
    The master essayist Thomas De Quincey, famous for his ‘Confessions of an English Opium-Eater’, produced a large body of writing, including works in history, fiction, political economy and biography. This comprehensive eBook presents De Quincey’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi ... Read more

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  • The Collected Works of Thomas De Quincey

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    by Thomas De Quincey ...
    This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - estimated 9900 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • Confessions of an English Opium-Eater • The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc • Miscellaneous Essays • The Posthumous Works of, Vol. • The Collected Writing of, Vol. II • Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers • Note Book of an English Opium ... Read more

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  • Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

    by Thomas De Quincy ...
    This vintage book comprises 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater'; an autobiographical account of Thomas De Quincey's opium addiction and the effect that it had on his life. This text was the first major book that De Quincey published, and one that made him famous in a very short period of time. De Quincey's Confessions assumed an authoritative influence on the public, as well as scientific ... Read more

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  • On the Pleasure of Hating

    by William Hazlitt ...
    Appearing as part of his Table-Talk series, a conversational series written on topics concerning every day issues, William Hazlitt wrote "On the Pleasure of Hating" in 1823 during a bitter period of his life, amidst rising controversy over his previous works, as well as the dissolution of his marriage. Disgusted with the flowery romantic literature which was flourishing in that post-French ... Read more

    $2.99 USD