A Little Book of Language The Cult Martin's introduction

Martin's introduction

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Lispector’s landmark second novel

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A Little Book of Language The Cult Martin's introductionWith a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language