From Elvish to Klingon: Exploring Invented Languages: Publications: Research Highlights & Publications: Research & Creative Activity: Department of English: Indiana University Bloomington

Explores the origins, purpose, and usage of a wide-range of invented languages
Authoritative: each chapter is written by an expert in that particular field
Compares and contrasts man-made vocabularies
Comprehensive coverage of the subject, from vocabularies created for science fiction, such as Klingon, to languages created for international use, such as Esperanto
Discusses the cultural effects of invented languages in a clear, jargon-free style
Useful supplementary material includes a detailed bibliography and index

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