A Cursory History of Swearing


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(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)

Kapitel

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

Bewertungen

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.