Broschiertes Buch

The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English

Beschreibung

The definitive record of post-World War Two slang, anyone with a fascination or passion for language will delight in the wit and intelligence of this invaluable resource.

Autor

Tom Dalzell -Senior Editor Tom Dalzell is a lawyer who moonlights in an extremely serious way as a slang collector and author. Recognized as the leading expert on American slang, his most recent publications include Damn the Man: Slang of the Oppressed (2011) and Far Out Depends on Where You're Standing (2012). Terry Victor - Editor Terry Victor is not only a slang collector but also an actor, broadcaster, writer and director. He has written (and acted in) more Murders on the Orient Express than Agatha Christie. Since the 1st edition of this book he has notably appeared in a BAFTA-winning movie and Punchdrunk's acclaimed immersive theatre, and authored two stage plays: No Offence (2008), and Fragments of Ash "... a supremely intelligent and very important piece of theatre." Informed Edinburgh (2011). A Dictionary of Anglophone Rhyming Slangs is due to be published in 2013.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 2. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 2536
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Juli 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 312mm x 215mm x 159mm
• Gewicht: 5570g
• ISBN-13: 9780367570491
• ISBN-10: 0367570491
• Artikelnr.: 60036418