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Exploring the personal relationship between language and identity, this collection features essays from fifteen distinguished writers reflecting on their linguistic journeys. Each author shares unique experiences, from Amy Tan's insights on Chinese language to Leonard Michaels' Yiddish roots and Luc Sante's love for French literature. The essays delve into the complexities of learning new languages and the emotional ties to their native tongues, revealing the pride, pain, and joy that come with navigating multiple languages throughout their lives.
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The Genius of Language, Wendy Lesser
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- 2005
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- Title
- The Genius of Language
- Subtitle
- Fifteen Writers Reflect on Their Mother Tongue
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wendy Lesser
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781400033232
- Description
- Exploring the personal relationship between language and identity, this collection features essays from fifteen distinguished writers reflecting on their linguistic journeys. Each author shares unique experiences, from Amy Tan's insights on Chinese language to Leonard Michaels' Yiddish roots and Luc Sante's love for French literature. The essays delve into the complexities of learning new languages and the emotional ties to their native tongues, revealing the pride, pain, and joy that come with navigating multiple languages throughout their lives.