Project Gutenberg 2025-01-08 Public domain in the USA. 199 Graves, Robert 1895 1985 Ranke-Graves, Robert von Doyle, John Graves, Robert von Ranke 27015679 Lars Porsena : $b or, the future of swearing and improper language $aNew York :$bE. P. Dutton, $c1927. To-day and to-morrow series 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.) https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.264751 20230201052602graves 1927 US Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Swearing GT Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Language & Communication 117449 2025-07-29T14:57:29.634922 text/html 93817 2025-01-08T17:36:10 text/html 285482 2025-07-29T14:57:32.580918 application/epub+zip 283755 2025-07-29T14:57:30.421883 application/epub+zip 122719 2025-07-29T14:57:30.019942 application/epub+zip 326712 2025-07-29T14:57:34.360895 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316231 2025-07-29T14:57:32.251944 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101406 2025-07-29T14:57:29.392896 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 81490 2025-01-08T17:36:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16067 2025-07-29T14:57:34.529868 application/rdf+xml 11849 2025-07-29T14:57:30.171953 image/jpeg 2607 2025-07-29T14:57:30.095892 image/jpeg 268418 2025-07-29T14:57:29.653908 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia