Lost Words and Lost Worlds

Modernity and the Language of Everyday Life in Late Nineteenth-Century Stockholm

Autori

• Allan Richard Pred

Parametri

• 328 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Etnografia

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The book explores the impact of Stockholm's dramatic transformations in the late 1800s on the evolution of its language. It examines how urban development and societal changes contributed to the loss of certain linguistic elements, shedding light on the interplay between culture and language during this pivotal period. Through this lens, the narrative reveals the broader implications of modernization on communication and identity within the city.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

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