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Liverpool: A Memoir of Words
Liverpool: A Memoir of Words
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Liverpool: A Memoir of Words is a creative non-fiction book that explores the relationship between language, memory, and social identity in Liverpool. It is written by an author who was raised in working-class Liverpool in the 1960s and 1970s and combines the study of language with social history, the history of the English language, and personal memoir. The book illustrates the deep relationship between a form of language, a place, and a social identity, and is full of surprises and always illuminating. It crosses different fields of knowledge to weave an engaging and fascinating story and will educate and delight Liverpudlians and students of language and social historians alike.
Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2023
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Liverpool: A Memoir of Words, written by an author raised in working-class Liverpool during the 1960s and 1970s, is a captivating work of creative non-fiction that seamlessly blends the study of language in Liverpool with social history, the history of the English language, and personal memoir. This beautifully written book, the result of a lifetime of academic research, delves into the intricate relationship between language and memory, showcasing how words are intricately woven into the fabric of history and history itself.
Beginning with the letter "Ace" and progressing alphabetically to "Z-Cars," the work vividly illustrates the profound connection that has developed over the past two hundred years between a specific language, a particular place, and a distinct social identity. The account is a delightful blend of humor, sadness, surprises, and constant enlightenment, offering a true portrayal of the history of "Scouse," the multicultural richness of Liverpool English, the prevalence of "plazzymorphs," and how Liverpudlian words exemplify the standard processes of change and development.
Rather than being a memoir, dictionary, or history book, this work transcends various fields of knowledge to craft an engaging and captivating narrative. It is a book that will both educate and delight Liverpudlians, as well as students of language and social historians alike.
Weight: 414g
Dimension: 148 x 224 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837644384
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