The Tongues Of Men: A Comedy In Three Acts (1913)

By Edward Childs Carpenter

Book Overview

""The Tongues of Men"" is a three-act comedy written by Edward Childs Carpenter and first published in 1913. The play revolves around the character of John Lennox, a wealthy American who has come to England to purchase a country estate. Lennox is a self-made man who prides himself on his ability to communicate effectively in any situation. However, his linguistic skills are put to the test when he encounters a group of eccentric English characters who speak in a variety of regional dialects and obscure languages.As Lennox struggles to understand and communicate with these characters, he begins to question the value of language and the ways in which it shapes our understanding of the world. The play is a witty and satirical exploration of language, culture, and identity, and it offers a humorous critique of the social conventions and linguistic norms of early 20th-century England.Throughout the play, Carpenter employs a range of linguistic devices and techniques, including wordplay, puns, and dialectical variations, to create a rich and complex linguistic landscape. ""The Tongues of Men"" is a humorous and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and performed today for its insights into the nature of language and its role in shaping our perceptions of the world around us.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164154656
• ISBN13: 9781164154655
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"