A Cursory History of Swearing


Leído por 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)

Capítulos

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

Reseñas

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.