Fabulosa! - The Story of Polari, Britains Secret Gay Language

Paul Baker recounts the story of Polari with skill, humour and tenderness.

About the author

Paul Baker is professor of English language at Lancaster University. His books include American and British English; with Jo Stanley, Hello Sailor!; and Fabulosa! The Story of Polari, Britain's Secret Gay Language, the last also published by Reaktion Books.

Summary

Paul Baker recounts the story of Polari with skill, humour and tenderness.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Baker, Baker Paul
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2020
• EAN: 9781789142945
• ISBN: 978-1-78914-294-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; English, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Language: history & general works, Social and cultural history, Gay Studies (Gay Men), Relating to gay people, Language: history and general works, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics