Books Tell You Why, Inc.

An attractive edition in Fine condition in an alike dust-jacket.

Anthony Burgess' A Mouthful of Air takes on the question of the English language and its many dialects. Through the stories of three characters--a Welsh teacher, a London cab driver, and an American tourist--the author explores the ways that language can define and limit people. Burgess explores the ways that people use language to communicate and understand themselves, and the ways that language can be a source of identity and pride.; 8vo ; 416 pages.

Price: $40.00