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The Power of Russian Mat. Swearing Stories

19.99 €
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The Power of Russian Mat. Swearing Stories
19.99 €
The book "The Power of Russian Swearing. Swearing Stories" is intended for a wide range of readers (age limit 18+) interested in Russian language traditions and Russian culture in general. The book is a kind of anthology. A lot of material has been collected about the origin of swear words (including obscene ones). Here are both those versions that can be confirmed in one way or another, and those that belong to the category of "folk" myths. Many examples are given - from folklore, and from ancient Russian sources, and from classical literature. Quite original reflections on some linguistic processes are presented, which, according to the author's firm conviction, cannot be separated from the history of the great Russian culture. And all this is written in an easy, simple language, counting on a reader who knows how to understand and accept humor.
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