The English language as biography, with its hopes, fears and struggles all recorded and retold. Early days and Viking intrusions, the leaden blanket of Norman French, the assertion of independence and a desire to see the world, the offspring and rivals, cyber-speak and the future, it's all there folks! If you're a sucker for etymology then this is one to add to your list. Enjoyable and lively with a hefty dollop of anecdotes and examples.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 47 September 2008 ) |
