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A mouthful of air : language and languages especially English
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A mouthful of air : language and languages especially English

by Anthony Burgess

A survey of the English language that examines its history, mechanics, and future. It explores topics ranging from historical pronunciation to the global significance of English within the world language family.

Accession 6056 ISBN 0099224011 Publisher Vintage Books
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