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A Cursory History of Swearing

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(2,938 Sterne; 8 Bewertungen)

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)

Chapters

Chapter I

28:23

Read by Alimay

Chapter II

20:33

Read by Wanda White

Chapter III

30:23

Read by Anna Simon

Chapter IV

28:54

Read by Dorothy Godfrey-Smith

Chapter V

29:43

Read by Mary Schneider

Chapter VI

28:41

Read by Dorothy Godfrey-Smith

Chapter VII

43:40

Read by Steve C

Chapter VIII, part 1

18:31

Read by Joseph Tabler

Chapter VIII, part 2

25:54

Read by Jennifer Fournier

Chapter IX

38:37

Read by Dorothy Godfrey-Smith

Bewertungen

Not What You Think

(0,5 Sterne)

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 Sterne)

Well read and a wonderful little book.