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Swearing

- A Social History of Foul Language, Oaths and Profanity in English

About Swearing

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.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780140267075
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 304
  • Published:
  • March 25, 1998
  • Dimensions:
  • 129x196x14 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 212 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: August 28, 2025

Description of Swearing

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.

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