Slanguage: Dictionary of Irish Slang - Brossura

Share, Bernard

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0717126838 ISBN 13: 9780717126835

Casa editrice: Gill & Macmillan Ltd, 1997

Riassunto

'Slanguage' is an exceptional book of reference. It is a guide to the unofficial language of the 32 counties of Ireland, the language of the streets and pubs, but also of much of Irish literature from Swift to Roddy Doyle. It is the dictionary that lists and explains the words and phrases that Irish people actually use. Each entry is explained in normal dictionary style and the origin of each word or phrase is identified where possible. Subtleties of colloquial usage are illustrated by wide-ranging examples from many recorded sources. Whether you are a decent skin or a crawthumper, a horse-protestant, a hard chaw or a strong farmer, this book is for you. 'Slanguage' is full of fun, information, devilment and crack. It is also a unique piece of scholarship that captures and celebrates the vigorous and inventive world of Irish popular speech.

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Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0717126838
• ISBN 13: 9780717126835
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 300
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile