02284cam a22003133u 4500 34179 UtSlPG 20260610133759.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 51049269 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GT Sharman, Julian A Cursory History of Swearing Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-31 Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "A Cursory History of Swearing" by Julian Sharman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book explores the various aspects and cultural significance of swearing throughout history, investigating its origins, variations, and transformations in language and society. It delves into the reasons people swear and the implications these expressions carry in different contexts, making it a thought-provoking examination of a pervasive aspect of human communication. The opening of the book introduces readers to the "Scufflers' Club," a fictional gathering place for literary and theatrical aspirants. The author vividly describes the club's bohemian atmosphere, filled with the scents of the tavern and the sounds of raucous singing, where members engage in both merriment and reflection on language. Through the lively depiction of the club's activities, Sharman begins to illustrate how swearing has historically served as a means of camaraderie and self-expression, while hinting at its deeper implications for society and personal morality. As the narrative unfolds, it promises to uncover more insights into the nuanced history of swearing as both an art form and a societal issue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Swearing https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34179 75025 75025