The Power of Russian Swearing: Cursing Stories

The book The Power of Russian Swearing. Cursing Stories is intended for a wide range of readers aged 18 and over, interested in Russian linguistic traditions and Russian culture as a whole. The book is a unique anthology. A lot... of material has been collected about the origins of curse words, including profanity. It includes both versions that can be confirmed in one way or another and those that belong to the category of folk myths. Many examples are provided - from folklore, ancient Russian sources, and classical literature. There are quite original reflections on some language processes that, in the firm belief of the author, cannot be separated from the history of great Russian culture. And all of this is written in a light, simple language, aimed at readers who know how to understand and appreciate humor.