The F-Word: Second Edition
The F-Word: Second Edition by Jesse Sheidlower, published by Random House Reference on April 27, 1999, is a comprehensive exploration of one of the most controversial words in the English language. This edition spans 272 pages and presents a detailed account of the word’s history, usage, and cultural significance, from its origins in the fifteenth century to contemporary examples. The book aims to provide a fuller understanding of the word, often deemed vulgar, through a variety of uncensored instances and contexts.
Readers will find a wealth of information, including new words and phrases related to the F-word from various English-speaking regions, such as Britain, Ireland, and Australia. The text includes numerous examples drawn from a diverse array of sources, featuring notable figures like Robert Burns and Ernest Hemingway. This edition not only delves into the linguistic aspects but also addresses the societal perceptions surrounding obscene words, making it a unique resource for those interested in language and its evolution.
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WARNING: Usually considered vulgar. X-rated. Censored. Bleep. Not for polite company. Due to adult language, viewer and parental discretion advised. Wash your mouth out with soap. Good boys and girls don’t use that kind of language. Obscene. Immoral. Immodest. And indecent.
IS THIS ALL YOU THINK ABOUT THE F-WORD? HERE’S THE FULL STORY!
Has any other single word ever sparked so much creativity, and captured so many imaginations? The F-Word contains page after page of actual, uncensored examples of the word in all its varied and robust use, from its first appearance in English in the fifteenth century to its use in the Starr Report.
This second edition includes many new words and phrases, F-words from Britain, Ireland, and Australia, and hundreds of new examples of usage. Words, explanations, and examples come from thousands of sources, including Robert Burns, Norman Mailer, E.E. Cummings, Ernest Hemingway, Liz Phair, Jack Kerouac, Anne Sexton, Playboy, and the Internet.
Here is all you’ve (n)ever wanted to know about the word still considered the most vulgar utterance in the English language–and perhaps one of the most creative, as well.
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