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288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593188798
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Avery Publishing Group
Publication date: 04 May 2021
Description
One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much. Profanity has always been a deliciousl...
Community Reviews Summary of 481 reviews
Moods
funny 74%
lighthearted 31%
reflective 19%
challenging 12%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 11%
Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Cursing, Racial slurs, HomophobiaModerate
Sexism, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Sexual content, Incest, Slavery288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593188798
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Avery Publishing Group
Publication date: 04 May 2021
Description
One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much. Profanity has always been a deliciousl...
Community Reviews Summary of 481 reviews
Moods
funny 74%
lighthearted 31%
reflective 19%
challenging 12%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 11%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cursing, Racial slurs, HomophobiaModerate
Sexism, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Sexual content, Incest, Slavery