The American Language: One-Volume Abridged Edition
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: H.L. Mencken
Binding: Hardback
Published: Routledge & Kegan Paul, London , 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Faded cloth. Light stains on book block. Clean text.
H.L. Mencken's The American Language: One-Volume Abridged Edition chronicles the vibrant evolution of English as spoken in the United States, distinguishing its unique characteristics from its British counterpart. This seminal work presents a meticulous examination of American idioms, slang, pronunciation, and grammar, illustrating how the language adapted and flourished in a new world. Mencken argues passionately for the distinct identity of American English, detailing its rich history and ongoing transformation. The text maintains a scholarly yet engaging tone, offering both linguistic insight and cultural commentary on the nation's verbal landscape. It remains an indispensable resource for understanding the dynamic forces that shaped the American tongue.
Author: H.L. Mencken
Binding: Hardback
Published: Routledge & Kegan Paul, London , 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Faded cloth. Light stains on book block. Clean text.
H.L. Mencken's The American Language: One-Volume Abridged Edition chronicles the vibrant evolution of English as spoken in the United States, distinguishing its unique characteristics from its British counterpart. This seminal work presents a meticulous examination of American idioms, slang, pronunciation, and grammar, illustrating how the language adapted and flourished in a new world. Mencken argues passionately for the distinct identity of American English, detailing its rich history and ongoing transformation. The text maintains a scholarly yet engaging tone, offering both linguistic insight and cultural commentary on the nation's verbal landscape. It remains an indispensable resource for understanding the dynamic forces that shaped the American tongue.