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A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries
This book continues Julie Coleman's acclaimed history of dictionaries of English slang and cant. It describes the increasingly systematic and scholarly way in which such terms were recorded and classified in the UK, the USA, Australia, and elsewhere, and the huge growth in the publication of and public appetite for dictionaries, glossaries, and guides to the distinctive vocabularies of different social groups, classes, districts, regions, and nations. Dr Coleman describes the origins of words and phrases and explores their history. By copious example she shows how they cast light on everyday life across the globe - from settlers in Canada and Australia and cockneys in London to gang-members ...
The Theatre
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Hugh: Memoirs of a Brother
In "Hugh: Memoirs of a Brother," Arthur Christopher Benson offers a poignant and intimate portrayal of his brother Hugh, encapsulating the nuances of familial bonds and the complexities of personal legacy. Written in a reflective, almost lyrical prose, the memoir transcends mere biography to illuminate the profound impact of Hugh's life on Benson's own experiences. The work is situated in the early 20th century literary context, where autobiographical narratives gained prominence, often revealing deeper social and emotional undercurrents beneath their surface narratives. Arthur Christopher Benson, a distinguished writer and scholar, was deeply embedded in the intellectual circles of his time...
The Curio
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