"Americanisms and Briticisms; with other essays on other isms" by Brander Matthews delves into the intriguing world of language and cultural nuances. Matthews explores the distinctions between American and British English, highlighting linguistic variations and their historical context. Beyond language, the author addresses various "isms," offering thoughtful insights on topics ranging from aesthetics to nationalism. With a mix of wit and scholarly analysis, Matthews engages readers in an exploration of language evolution and cultural diversity, making this collection of essays a stimulating read for language enthusiasts and those interested in cross-cultural communication.

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Perhaps the first truly important book about the divergence of American English from its British roots, this survey of the language as it was spoken-and as it was changing-at the beginning of the 20th century comes via one of its most inveterate watchers, journalist, critic, and editor HENRY LOUIS MENCKEN (1880-1956).In this replica of the 1921 "revised and enlarged" second edition, Mencken turns his keen ear on: • the general character of American English • loan-words and non-English influences • expletives and forbidden words • American slang • the future of the language • and much, much more. Anyone fascinated by words will find this a thoroughly enthralling look at the most changeable language on the face of the planet.