Our magnificent bastard tongue the untold history of English

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John H. McWhorter: Our magnificent bastard tongue the untold history of English (2008, Gotham Books)

English language

Published Aug. 7, 2008 by Gotham Books.

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978-1-59240-395-0
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This was an entertaining read, aimed at the general public, about how English became the ridiculous language we speak today. It is not a scholarly text, but it was still informative. Because it isn't scholarly, many of his statements are uncited, so that was a little frustrating. I definitely enjoyed the book, though.

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Subjects

  • English language -- History
  • English language -- Etymology
  • English language -- Foreign elements
  • English language -- Foreign words and phrases
  • Languages in contact