04-06-2010, 01:50 PM
I have missed your topics, Elektrisk.
I love the English language, even of the 17th century. I don't speak any other language. However, there are many nuances which the English language doesn't capture, which are probably due to cultural inattention. French has more words for love than English does and Alaskan languages have more words for snow. English is very functional which is why even 17th century poetry lacks the emotional nuances of poetry in other languages. Contemporary English has inherited the lack of words for different types of sadness, delight, contentment and attachment.
I love the English language, even of the 17th century. I don't speak any other language. However, there are many nuances which the English language doesn't capture, which are probably due to cultural inattention. French has more words for love than English does and Alaskan languages have more words for snow. English is very functional which is why even 17th century poetry lacks the emotional nuances of poetry in other languages. Contemporary English has inherited the lack of words for different types of sadness, delight, contentment and attachment.