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LoC No.: 51049269
Title: A Cursory History of Swearing
Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed
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(This book was
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Summary: "A Cursory History of Swearing" by Julian Sharman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book explores the various aspects and cultural significance of swearing throughout history, investigating its origins, variations, and transformations in language and society. It delves into the reasons people swear and the implications these expressions carry in different contexts, making it a thought-provoking examination of a pervasive aspect of human communication. The opening of the book introduces readers to the "Scufflers' Club," a fictional gathering place for literary and theatrical aspirants. The author vividly describes the club's bohemian atmosphere, filled with the scents of the tavern and the sounds of raucous singing, where members engage in both merriment and reflection on language. Through the lively depiction of the club's activities, Sharman begins to illustrate how swearing has historically served as a means of camaraderie and self-expression, while hinting at its deeper implications for society and personal morality. As the narrative unfolds, it promises to uncover more insights into the nuanced history of swearing as both an art form and a societal issue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sharman, Julian
EBook No.: 34179
Published: Oct 31, 2010
Downloads: 265
Language: English
Subject: Swearing
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 51049269
Title: A Cursory History of Swearing
Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "A Cursory History of Swearing" by Julian Sharman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book explores the various aspects and cultural significance of swearing throughout history, investigating its origins, variations, and transformations in language and society. It delves into the reasons people swear and the implications these expressions carry in different contexts, making it a thought-provoking examination of a pervasive aspect of human communication. The opening of the book introduces readers to the "Scufflers' Club," a fictional gathering place for literary and theatrical aspirants. The author vividly describes the club's bohemian atmosphere, filled with the scents of the tavern and the sounds of raucous singing, where members engage in both merriment and reflection on language. Through the lively depiction of the club's activities, Sharman begins to illustrate how swearing has historically served as a means of camaraderie and self-expression, while hinting at its deeper implications for society and personal morality. As the narrative unfolds, it promises to uncover more insights into the nuanced history of swearing as both an art form and a societal issue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sharman, Julian
EBook No.: 34179
Published: Oct 31, 2010
Downloads: 265
Language: English
Subject: Swearing
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.