American Language: An Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States (Fourth Edition)
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- Synopsis
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This groundbreaking study clarifies the differences between British and American English and defines the distinguishing characteristics of American English. Cigar-chomping newspaperman H. L. Mencken succeeds not only in providing a lucid description of the American language but also in making his readers laugh, wince, and nod in agreement. It's a readable and fascinating study on why you say "tomayto" and I say "tomahto. " A must read for anyone who loves words.
[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 11-12 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
- Copyright:
- 1936
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780307808790
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780394400754
- Publisher:
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Date of Addition:
- 01/04/12
- Copyrighted By:
- Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Language Arts
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.