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The Crack
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Master the language and humor of the Edinburgh streets in this essential glossary
The wit, vernacular, and soul of Edinburgh's working-class dialect
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About the Ebook
Humour is one of the cornerstones of Glasgow life. A look at the history of popular entertainment in the city shows that Glasgow has always enjoyed a good laugh, and the home-grown variety best of all.
In this new and expanded edition of his best-selling book, Michael Munro has produced a hilarious compendium of the wit and wisdom of Glasgow. While many of the jokes and stories are 'classics' that continue to amuse today, either in their original form or updated to reflect contemporary tastes and preoccupations, The Crack also includes a huge amount of material that will be new to many.
No subject, sacred or profane, is safe from scrutiny and the Glasgow tongue respects no bounds of taste.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Learn the authentic words, phrases, and expressions that define Edinburgh speech
- Discover the humor and history embedded in local dialect and slang
- Understand the cultural identity preserved in Edinburgh's unique language
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
'Their shifting view of some events is often hilarious. The story should be of particular interest to the many Canadians with Scots ancestry (as it is to this Welshman, who has none) and, best of all as a reminder of English as She Should be Writ, but Alas No Longer Is' Toronto Globe and Mail
'It is always pleasurable when a reviewer can recommend a book unreservedly. Congratulations to Ronald Black and Birlinn, To the Hebrides is a stunning achievement' Northwords Now
'Literature has never divised a better act than these two' Sunday Herald
About the Author
Michael Munro has lived in Glasgow all his life and is the leading authority on the city's unique and expressive dialect. The Complete Patter, first published in 1986, has become a cult classic and achieved best-seller status. He has worked as a lexicographer with Collins and is now a freelance writer, editor and lexicographer.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 03 October 2013
Print Length: 160 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857907189
Format: Ebook
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