A Cursory History of Swearing
Julian Sharman
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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 |
Reviews
Not What You Think
Lori K
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.
Karl
Well read and a wonderful little book.