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Henry Hitchings
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Sorry! The English and Their Manners
Most of us know a bit about what passes for good manners - holding doors open, sending thank-you notes, no elbows on the table. We…
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Who's Afraid of Jane Austen? How to Really Talk About Books You Haven't Read
Ever wondered how some people seem to have an opinion on every book ever published? Nowadays, there are so many books: how can anyone be…
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The Language Wars
The English language is a battlefield. Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really been…
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The Secret Life of Words
Communication is essential to our lives, but how often do we stop to think about where the words we use have come from? Have you…
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Dr Johnson's Dictionary
By 1700, France and Italy already had dictionaries of their own, and it became a matter of national pride that England should rival them. Dr…