Lorna Gibb

Rare Tongues (eBook, ePUB)

The Secret Stories of Hidden Languages

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

'The most delightful parts of Rare Tongues are the most eccentric... extremely interesting.' - The Scotsman 'Any book such as this ... is to be welcomed with sobbing gratitude.' - The Spectator 'Thought-provoking' - Kirkus 'A fresh and personal perspective' - K. David Harrison An enthralling tour around the rarest languages in the world. From the whistling languages of La Gomera in the Canary Islands and the Hmong people in East and Southeast Asia, to the wars and clashes in Sri Lanka and the conservation efforts in Hawaii and New Zealand, Rare Tongues draws attention to how language and culture are becoming increasingly homogenous, and what we risk losing as a result. In Rare Tongues, linguist and writer Lorna Gibb explores the history of these languages, the cultures they belong to and the tales they tell. The languages, and the efforts being made to preserve them, offer us a glimpse into what we can learn from each of them, and what they teach us about our planet, about medicine, about indigenous culture and tradition, even the history of all mankind. At once entertaining and informative, Lorna Gibb makes a compelling case for the preservation of the rich linguistic diversity of our world, and expertly shows why it matters for us all.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Atlantic Books
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781838951795
• Artikelnr.: 71500106

Autorenporträt

Lorna Gibb is associate professor of creative writing and linguistics at the University of Stirling. Her books include The Extraordinary Life of Rebecca West, Lady Hester: Queen of the East, and the novel A Ghost’s Story . Her writing has appeared in leading publications such as Granta and the Telegraph.