A Cursory History of Swearing


Lu par LibriVox Volunteers

(2.9 stars; 8 reviews)

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. - Summary by Carolin (4 hr 53 min)

Chapitres

Chapter I 28:23 Lu par Alimay
Chapter II 20:33 Lu par Wanda White
Chapter III 30:23 Lu par Anna Simon
Chapter IV 28:54 Lu par Dorothy Godfrey-Smith
Chapter V 29:43 Lu par Mary Schneider
Chapter VI 28:41 Lu par Dorothy Godfrey-Smith
Chapter VII 43:40 Lu par Steve C
Chapter VIII, part 1 18:31 Lu par Joseph Tabler
Chapter VIII, part 2 25:54 Lu par Jennifer Fournier
Chapter IX 38:37 Lu par Dorothy Godfrey-Smith

Critiques

Not What You Think


(0.5 stars)

The cursing discussed mainly involves damning things/people. I didn't expect to learn about today's curse words but did expect more. Plus, the author just guesses origins. Lastly, it's written in such an incredibly boring format. So drawn out & just plain awful! I've gone through hundreds of Librivox audiobooks & never gave anything less than 3 stars until now.


(5 stars)

Well read and a wonderful little book.