The Selected Works Of Eric Partridge
Download The Selected Works Of Eric Partridge full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online free The Selected Works Of Eric Partridge ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
The Selected Works of Eric Partridge
Author | : Eric Partridge |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 2733 |
Release | : 2021-07-14 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781317431589 |
Download The Selected Works of Eric Partridge Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This set reissues important selected works by Eric Partridge, covering the period from 1933 to 1968. Together, the books look at many and diverse aspects of language, focusing in particular on English. Included in the collection are a variety of insightful dictionaries and reference works that showcase some of Partridge’s best work. The books are creative, as well as practical, and will provide enjoyable reading for both scholars and the more general reader, who has an interest in language and linguistics.
Shakespeare s Bawdy
Author | : Eric Partridge |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2005-07-08 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 9781134522095 |
Download Shakespeare s Bawdy Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This classic work sold with continued success in its original format This new edition will attract review coverage and is appearing in the Autumn Partridge Promotion Foreword by Stanley Wells - General editor of `Oxford Shakespeare'
Words Words Words
Author | : Eric Partridge |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2015-04-17 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781317426431 |
Download Words Words Words Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
First published in 1933 (this edition in 1939), this book sees Partridge introducing the reader to the eccentric lexicographers Wesley and Captain Grose. In an entertaining way, the book jovially explores and discusses various words and phrases such as "bloody", euphemisms, the Devil’s nicknames, various versions of slang, and familiar terms of address. He does so with light-worn learning making the book of interest to a whole variety of readers.
Slang To Day and Yesterday
Author | : Eric Partridge |
Publsiher | : Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 484 |
Release | : 2013-04-16 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781447495796 |
Download Slang To Day and Yesterday Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Pr cis Writing
Author | : Eric Partridge |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 2015-04-17 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781317431732 |
Download Pr cis Writing Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
First published in 1940, this book was designed by Eric Partridge to equip students, studying for final exams at school, with the tools they needed to become successful précis-ers. The selection of literary pieces is more diverse than other preìcis books of the time and Partridge’s background as a schoolmaster, a lecturer and a publisher sets him up well to teach the subject.
A Dictionary of Catch Phrases
Author | : Eric Partridge |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 1315 |
Release | : 2003-09-02 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 9781134929986 |
Download A Dictionary of Catch Phrases Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A catch phrase is a well-known, frequently-used phrase or saying that has `caught on' or become popular over along period of time. It is often witty or philosophical and this Dictionary gathers together over 7,000 such phrases.
The World of Words
Author | : Eric Partridge |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2015-05-08 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781317445593 |
Download The World of Words Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
First published in 1939, this book provides a brief but comprehensive view of language in general, and of English and American language in particular. It is suitable for beginners and those who wish to learn about the basics of linguistics.
Slang
Author | : Eric Partridge |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 489 |
Release | : 2015-04-17 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781317432159 |
Download Slang Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
First published in 1933, this book explores both contemporary and historical slang, focusing on the characteristics and quirks of the English and American languages. As well as looking at commonly used slang, there are sections that give the reader insight into more unusual areas such as Cockney slang, slang in journalism and slang in commerce, as well as slang used by sailors, the law and the church. The book will be of interest to scholars and the general readers who take an interest in language.