The American Language by H. L. Mencken
An Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States
This book is a comprehensive study of the English language as it is spoken in the United States. It explores the unique linguistic characteristics, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar that distinguish American English from British English. The author also delves into the influences of other languages on American English, the evolution of American slang, and the regional dialects across the United States, providing a detailed and insightful analysis of the American language.
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- Published
- 1919
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 816
- Original Language
- English
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- 9th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- 70th on Choosing the Century's(20th) Favorite Books(1924) (The Literary Digest)
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)