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In this concise narrative of the history of the English language, Horobin (English language & literature, Univ. of Oxford; Does Spelling Matter?) analyzes historical context just enough to unfurl the object called "English." In so doing, the author segments the language into habits of usage and local flavor. The core of his examples are gathered in support of English studies, but he also discusses famous alarmists (such as Samuel Johnson) who advocated for correct grammar and purity, the force of ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More