02501cam a22003493u 4500 75066 UtSlPG 20260610134734.0 m cr n 260607r20251927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 27015679 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GT Graves, Robert, 1895-1985 Lars Porsena Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier To-day and to-morrow series Release date is 2025-01-08 Produced by Tim Lindell, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Lars Porsena: or, the future of swearing and improper language" by Robert Graves is a thought-provoking treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution, significance, and social implications of swearing and improper language in society. Through a detailed examination, Graves delves into the cultural and historical context surrounding the use of oaths, blasphemies, and obscenities, presenting a unique perspective on how language reflects societal values and taboos. In this essay, Graves argues that the decline of swearing in England during the early 20th century may be symptomatic of broader cultural shifts, particularly relating to authority, religious belief, and societal norms. He analyzes the role of various taboos—religious, sexual, and otherwise—in shaping language and how these restrictions impact human expression. By citing historical examples, literary references, and contemporary observations, Graves suggests that the need for swearing arises from a complex interplay between emotion, societal pressures, and the human penchant for rebellion against established norms. Overall, the book serves as both an exploration of language and a cultural commentary on the changing nature of communication in modern society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: E. P. Dutton, 1927 Swearing To-day and to-morrow series https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.264751 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75066 115791 115791