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The Adventure of English: The Biography of Language Audiobook Review

 

The Adventure of English: The Biography of Language by Melvyn Bragg
 

The Adventure of English: The Biography of Language – Audiobook Review

 

  • Author: Melvyn Bragg
  • Narrated by: Robert Powell
  • Length: 12 hours and 12 minutes
  • Unabridged
  • Genre: History/Academic

 
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The Adventure of English: The Biography of Language – Audio Book Summary:

 

English is a universal language that almost every country in the world knows how to speak. However, have you ever asked the question of where this dialect originated from and how it developed into the universal language used in today’s various societies?

This audiobook contains the interesting history of how English began as a minor German language to becoming the global dialect it is today. This audiobook chronicles the humble beginning of the English language from a minor guttural dialect into the most widely used language in the world. It is not only a story of the English language but also its connection to several important events in history as well as the people whose lives were greatly changed during the introduction of the English language into their society.
 

One reason to listen:
 
For those interested in the history of the English language as well as its impact in the development of the world. This is a highly fascinating listen that gives us an in-depth look at the importance of language in human culture and a great introduction to the language itself.
 


 

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Reactions:

 
“We’ve got a very important role in the next chapters of this never-ending English adventure. I confess I am very proud of it, and it’d be an honour if my part on this story was to be told by such a good storyteller as Mr. Bragg.” – Marcelo Clodoaldo
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3CRNPS0Z9Z2QM/
 


 

“I think that anyone who is interested in English or history, and especially anyone who is interested in both, should pick this up.” – T. Hooper
https://www.amazon.com/review/RN1PCS9GUVBY4/
 



 

“The critical reviews on this site, which scold the author for not being more rigorous or scholarly, often seem to miss this point. This is an excellent introduction to the origins of the English language.” – Gordon C. Duus
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3MH11VY1PDJ80/
 


 

“I am not sure I will run out and read everything else Bragg has ever written, but he is to be congratulated here for producing a book on the history of the English language that should be accessible to the average high school or college graduate.” – Guy the Gorilla
https://www.amazon.com/review/R890FNF9PX2F/
 


 

“It is very well researched. It reads a bit more like a text book for some college course in languages, especially English. I skimmed a lot, but still got a good deal of information.” – Mystery Reader
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1L286YNNQBNGE/
 

Score on Audible: 4.0 out of 5
Score on Amazon: 4.4 out of 5
 

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