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The Politics of Language, 1791-1819
The Politics of Language 17911819
Author: Olivia Smith
The period covered by this book was one of considerable repression and rigid class divisions in England, and ideas about language both maintained and justified this state of affairs. Concepts of vulgar and refined language reinforced class distinctions and, at moments of political conflict, such as trials for sedition, these ideas were used to ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780198128786
ISBN-10: 0198128789
Publication Date: 10/30/1986
Pages: 288
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Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Book Type: Paperback
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