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SeanOhio

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Wed Nov-24-04 10:37 AM
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The Stories of English: Thoughts?

The NYT ran a review of a new book called "The Stories of English" by David Crystal. It looks very interesting, though I wonder if it's too detail heavy or if others are planning to read it. The review was very praiseworthy; I just wonder if others have read or plan to read it so that I can make a good call.

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Richardo

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Wed Nov-24-04 10:40 AM
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1. 'The Story of English' by McCrumb, is excellent.

Edited on Wed Nov-24-04 10:42 AM by Richardo

I read it when it first came out as a companion to the PBS mini-series of the same name in the mid 80's.

Excellent excellent book. Highly recommended. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

But I know nothing of "The Stories of English". (I should read posts more carefully. )

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JVS

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Wed Nov-24-04 10:46 AM
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2. We watched that in English class in 7th grade. It ruled!

Edited on Wed Nov-24-04 10:46 AM by JVS

And it had funky music for the opening credits

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SeanOhio

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Wed Nov-24-04 07:41 PM
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3. Oh?

The film could be interesting, too. I''ve never heard of it.

In fact, I didn't even know there was a group of academics who study the history of English until I read today's NYT review.

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