The State of the Language, edited by Christopher Ricks and Leonard Michaels, is a compelling anthology that probes the dynamics and evolution of English as a living medium of expression. Featuring incisive essays by some of the foremost literary thinkers, the collection navigates the intersections of language, culture, and identity, challenging readers to reconsider the fluid boundaries of English usage. It is an essential volume for those invested in the nuances of linguistic change and the enduring power of words within literature and society.
The State of the Language, edited by Christopher Ricks and Leonard Michaels, is a compelling anthology that probes the dynamics and evolution of English as a living medium of expression. Featuring incisive essays by some of the foremost literary thinkers, the collection navigates the intersections of language, culture, and identity, challenging readers to reconsider the fluid boundaries of English usage. It is an essential volume for those invested in the nuances of linguistic change and the enduring power of words within literature and society.
University of California Press, 1989 hard back first edition some slight shelf wear otherwise clean interior/exterior, copy is in very good condition
