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A converation with Willard Espy

BROADCAST: Feb. 22, 1980 | DURATION: 00:50:59

Synopsis

The editor and philologist talks with Studs about his book, Say It My Way, an examination of the evolution of the English language and its many accidental changes through American through songs, poems, and idioms.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations


 

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 22, 1980

Duration
50 minutes, 59 seconds

Topics

Comedy, Satire Poetry Philology

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Espy, Willard R.---Interviews Espy, Willard R. Say it my way. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews English language--Semantics. English language--Spoken English. English language--Humor. Humorous poetry. Audiotapes Radio programs Espy, Willard R., --interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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