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An innovative history of the English language draws on the rich diversity of dialects of nonstandard English speakers and regional accents all around the world, as well as the dialects that appear in a variety of literary classics, to explain the colorful variety and significance of the language. Reprint.

Author Biography:

David Crystal is honorary professor of linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor, and the editor ofThe Penguin Encyclopedia.
Release date Australia
September 30th, 2005
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  • General (US: Trade)
Edition
Reprint
Pages
584
Dimensions
140x197x38
ISBN-13
9781585677191
Product ID
3331641

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