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The American language
Book • 1919
In 'The American Language', H.L.
Mencken provides a detailed account of the emergence and evolution of American English from the colonial period to the mid-20th century.
The book defends American English against prescriptive critics, arguing for its richness and vitality compared to British English.
Mencken explores how American English has absorbed influences from various cultures and developed unique characteristics through its history.
Mencken provides a detailed account of the emergence and evolution of American English from the colonial period to the mid-20th century.
The book defends American English against prescriptive critics, arguing for its richness and vitality compared to British English.
Mencken explores how American English has absorbed influences from various cultures and developed unique characteristics through its history.
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John McWhorter as an example of descriptive linguistics, focusing on the American language.
John McWhorter as an example of descriptive linguistics, focusing on the American language.
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