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The Prodigal Tongue: The Love-Hate Relationship Between American and British EnglishCHOSEN BY THE ECONOMIST AS A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR An American linguist teaching in England explores the sibling rivalry between British and American English "English accents are the sexiest." "Americans have ruined the English language." Such claims about the English language are often repeated but rarely examined. Professor Lynne Murphy is on the linguistic front line. In The Prodigal Tongue she explores the fiction and reality of the special
CHOSEN BY THE ECONOMIST AS A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR An American linguist teaching in England explores the sibling rivalry between British and American English"English accents are the sexiest."
"Americans have ruined the English language." Such claims about the English language are often repeated but rarely examined. Professor Lynne Murphy is on the linguistic front line. In The Prodigal Tongue she explores the fiction and reality of the special relationship between British and American English. By examining the causes and symptoms of American Verbal Inferiority Complex and its flipside, British Verbal Superiority Complex, Murphy unravels the prejudices, stereotypes and insecurities that shape our attitudes to our own language. With great humo(u)r and new insights, Lynne Murphy looks at the social, political and linguistic forces that have driven American and British English in different directions: how Americans got from centre to center, why British accents are growing away from American ones, and what different things we mean when we say estate, frown, or middle class. Is anyone winning this war of the words? Will Yanks and Brits ever really understand each other?
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 04/10/2018
ISBN: 9780143131106
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.90d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/29/2018
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2018
Library Journal 04/01/2018 pg. 73
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Size: Medium, Color: Dark Cappuccino
The dark cappuccino brown is pretty. This is a favorite just because of the color of the tote. The inside lining color makes it easy to find items.
I like it so much I ordered the black one.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Super cute… but not what the listing is
Size: One Size, Color: Dark Cappuccino, Size: One Size, Color: Dark Cappuccino
First of all, this listing is entirely inaccurate, as other reviews say, the picture is of a larger bag when in reality you are sent something much smaller and without the small wallet.
I wanted the smaller bag, so I ordered it intentionally, but if you are looking for the larger size, do not order this.
I included a side by side comparison of the two bags. The lighter bag is the size this listing is supposed to be (that I owned previously) and the smaller one is the one I was sent.
That being said the smaller bag is super cute and so similar to the Brooklyn bag! Just be aware that it does not match the listing :)
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Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Material
Size: One Size, Color: Dark Cappuccino, Size: One Size, Color: Dark Cappuccino
This purse has a good size for an every day purse. It’s a pretty style purse, and reminds me of the Coach brooklyn shoulder bag. I’m not too crazy about this bag since the material is thin and flimsy, but I should be okay.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Muy similar a la Brooklyn de Coach
Size: One Size, Color: Dark Cappuccino
Hermosa ! Tal como ilustrada !
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Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Bag not as described
Size: One Size, Color: Dark Cappuccino, Size: One Size, Color: Dark Cappuccino
Very cute bag, but not as described in picture.
The bag I received is much smaller and does not come with additional coin purse.
Disappointed.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2025