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Slang and its analogues past and present, volume 1 [of 7] : $b A dictionary, historical and comparative, of the heterodox speech of all classes of society for more than three hundred years. With synonyms in English, French, German, Italian, etc.
by John Stephen Farmer, William Ernest Henley
Chapters
5 totalSLANG
‘A HUNDRED STRETCHES (1) HENCE.’
An Old Proverb Twisted.
Bates’ Farm.
FIGHTING ATTIE’S SONG.
Details
Language
en
Duration
~22 hours (1283K characters)
Release date
2026-03-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the authors
John Stephen Farmer
1854–1916
Best known for a landmark dictionary of slang, this British writer and lexicographer spent years tracing the vivid, unruly side of English. His work still appeals to readers who enjoy language history, odd expressions, and the way everyday speech changes over time.
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William Ernest Henley
1849–1903
Best known for the unforgettable poem Invictus, this English writer turned personal hardship into some of the most stirring lines in Victorian literature. He was also an energetic editor and critic who helped shape the literary world around him.
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