Synopses & Reviews
This delightful book includes over one hundred mini-essays explaining the origins and historical development of words in our language that pertain to love and sex. Do you know, for example, what a 78 is? Here’s a hint: like the old 78 rpm records, the term refers to a man who is . . . well, on the fast side!
Synopsis
This delightful book includes over 100 mini-essays explaining the origins and historical development of words in our language that pertain to sex.
About the Author
Mark Morton is an assistant professor of English at the University of Winnipeg, and language columnist for CBC radio's Definitely Not the Opera. Morton lives in Winnipeg with his wife, author Melanie Cameron.