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Strine

By Afferbeck Lauder
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Strine by Afferbeck Lauder humorously explores Australian English through witty observations and phonetic spelling. It playfully breaks down Australian expressions and pronunciations, revealing the charming nuances of how Aussies speak. The light-hearted approach offers readers both entertainment and a deeper appreciation of linguistic creativity.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for linguistic humour and wordplay. It playfully explores the peculiarities of Australian English, providing a delightful and humorous insight into the quirky nature of language and cultural expression. If you're looking for a light-hearted read that tickles your funny bone with clever wit, this might be the perfect choice for you.

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How's your ebb tide? Do you sign on the dotted lion? Is your tea nature Orpheus Rocker? Who is Charlie Charm Puck in Waltzing Matilda?

There was never any book about Australian speech like Strine or about posh British speech like Fraffly Well Spoken. Here, collected in one volume, are Afferbeck Lauder's groundbreaking studies of Australian speech, Let Stalk Strine and Nose Tone Unturned. Also included are Fraffly Well Spoken and Fraffly Suite, Lauder's guides to the strangled dialect of the English upper class.

Reproduced with Al Terego's original illustrations, these classic books are full of mare chick momence. They are essential reading for air fridge Strines and new Strines alike - indeed, for anyone interested in our wire flife.

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Strine by Afferbeck Lauder receives praise for its humour, highlighted as uproariously funny by critics like Phillip Adams, who humorously warns against reading anything funnier. The book is cherished for its witty take on Australian English, offering laughs through its playful language exploration.

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ISBN: 9781921922329

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Text Classics

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 232

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