The Oppressed English (1917)

by Ian Hay

Book Overview

The Oppressed English is a book written by Ian Hay and published in 1917. The book is a satirical commentary on the state of the English language and its usage during the time period. Hay argues that the English language is being oppressed by the misuse of words and phrases, as well as the influence of other languages such as French and German.Throughout the book, Hay provides examples of the misuse of language in various contexts, including in literature,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163883875
• ISBN13: 9781163883877
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"