Millions of books in English, Spanish and other languages. Free UK delivery 

menu

0
  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional
portada Polari - the Lost Language of gay men
Type
Physical Book
Language
English
Pages
224
Format
Hardcover
ISBN13
9780415261807

Polari - the Lost Language of gay men

Baker Paul (Author) · Taylor & Francis Ltd · Hardcover

Polari - the Lost Language of gay men - Baker Paul

Physical Book

£ 117.00

£ 130.00

You save: £ 13.00

10% discount
  • Condition: New
It will be shipped from our warehouse between Tuesday, July 16 and Friday, July 19.
You will receive it anywhere in United Kingdom between 1 and 3 business days after shipment.

Synopsis "Polari - the Lost Language of gay men"

Polari is a secret form of language mainly used by homosexual men in London and other cities during the twentieth century. Derived in part from the slang lexicons of numerous stigmatised and itinerant groups, Polari was also a means of socialising, acting out camp performances and reconstructing a shared gay identity and worldview among its speakers. This book examines the ways in which Polari was used in order to construct 'gay identities', linking its evolution to the changing status of gay men and lesbians in the UK over the past fifty years.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

All books in our catalog are Original.
The book is written in English.
The binding of this edition is Hardcover.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews