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Lars Porsena

By Robert Graves
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By Robert Graves
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Robert Graves, the acclaimed poet and scholar, delves into the fascinating and often provocative world of forbidden words in "Lars Porsena; or, the future of swearing and improper language." This seminal work offers a compelling exploration of swearing, improper language, and taboo words, examining their intricate role within society and culture.

Graves applies a unique lens of sociolinguistics and cultural studies to analyze how language deemed "improper" functions, evolves, and shapes soc...