Synopsis
A book about English that anyone can with the faintest
interest in English will want to read. The book is an open-minded approach
to the language in contrast to the sticklers and pedants who wish to
prescribe English usage. This book reclaims English form the grammar
fascists and exposes some of the fallacies of a language with a complex
history.
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From the Back Cover
English is currently under attack. Not from text messaging, rap
music or e-mail, but from malcontents who are intolerant of language
change.
Grammar fascists complain in newspapers about schools turning out young
people unable to communicate properly. Self-appointed language police are
threatening freedom of expression and trying to dictate what they see as
correct.
Eats, Roots & Leaves is the antidote. Some of the so-called rules of
English are exposed as little more than myths. Pedants such as
Apostropharians, Nuancers and Quillists claim to protect the English
language, but would actually destroy it.
Nicholas Waters believes in the right to roam in English. He celebrates
individuality and diversity. Language should be enjoyed. With the wit and
humour that has made Nicholas a sought-after language lecturer, this book
sets a new standard of debate for English in the 21st Century.
The only intolerance in this book is to the grammar fascists who advocate
zero tolerance.
"Nicholas is like stand-up, but better".
"This is edutainment at its best".
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