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The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way by Bill Bryson
2 reviews
prettyhowtown's review against another edition
The most interesting aspects of this book were the ties between European history and the development of the English language. Unfortunately, the rest of it reeks of the 80s in its ethnocentrism and plain misunderstanding of other cultures. It would be interesting to read a book with this premise that benefited from today's more global culture and an Internet connection for research. As a lover of linguistics, it was hard to admit this book wasn't for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
tommy_g's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Xenophobia
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