From Elvish to Klingon: Exploring Invented Languages Издательство: Oxford University Press Жанр: Oxford University Press Качество: Хорошее Страниц: 304 Формат: pdf, fb2, epub This fascinating book takes invented languages and explores the origins, purpose, and usage of these curious artefacts of culture. Written by experts in the field, chapters discuss a wide range of languages — from Esperanto to Klingon — and uncover the motives behind their creation and the outcomes of their existence.