The Queen’s English – Christopher J. Moore

The Queen’s English: From Argy-Bargy to Zany by academic and trnansltor Christopher J. Moore is a refresher course in the English language.

English may well be the most widely spoken language in the world but what exactly do we mean when we talk about ‘the English language’? The Queen’s English is the perfect guide to understanding what makes English tick. From cricket to chips, the jumble sale to the white van man, Moore casts a quizzical eye over English passions and concerns and considers the influence on the language of English writers from Chaucer to Wodehouse, exposing the intriguing stories behind the language.

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