The American Language: An Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States

The American Language by H.L.

Mencken is a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional notions of language and its prescriptive rules.

Written in 1919, this influential work defends American speech against the critics who seek to impose arbitrary standards on how it should be used.

Mencken argues that true creativity and vitality in language are found in the natural impulses of everyday speech, rather than in adherence to rigid rules.

With a listening length of 13 hours and 12 minutes, this audiobook is an in-depth exploration of the language we use and how it shapes our culture.

Don't miss out on this classic work that continues to inspire linguists, writers, and language lovers alike.