Home » Авторы » H » "Henry Hitchings"

Henry Hitchings: The Language Wars: A History of Proper English

Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: The English language is a battlefield. Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really been contesting values — to do with morality, politics and class. THE LANGUAGE WARS examines the present state of the conflict, its history and its future. Above all, it uses the past as a way of illuminating the present. Moving…

Henry Hitchings: The Secret Life of Words: How English Became English

Скачать книгу (размер 2 278 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 448) Аннотация: Communication is essential to our lives, but how often do we stop to think about where the words we use have come from? Have you ever thought about which words in English have been borrowed from Arabic, French or Dutch? Try admiral, landscape and marmalade just for starters. «The Secret Life of Words» is a wide-ranging account not only of the history of English, but also of how words witness…

Henry Hitchings: Who's Afraid of Jane Austen? How to Really Talk About Books You Haven't Read

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Ever wondered how some people seem to have an opinion on every book ever published? Nowadays, there are so many books: how can anyone be well read anymore? Well, help is at hand. Let Henry Hitchings educate you in the invaluable skill of literary bluffing in this survivor`s guide to talking about books you haven`t read. With tips on how to bluff with confidence using quotable insights and…