Die Zigeuner in Europa und Asien, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book offers a comprehensive examination of the highly secretive and often misunderstood world of criminal jargon, exploring the development of these cryptic languages and their use by marginalized groups. The author delves into the history of various criminal argots, including German Rotwelsch, English Cant, and French Argot, tracing their origins and evolution. Through a detailed analysis of vocabulary and grammar, the book sheds light on the social and cultural factors that have shaped these languages, providing insights into the lives of those who use them. By examining the symbolism and metaphors employed in criminal jargon, the author uncovers the hidden meanings and values of these linguistic systems. Ultimately, this book contributes to our understanding of the intricate relationship between language, crime, and society, demonstrating the enduring power of marginalized voices in shaping linguistic landscapes. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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