William Empson Quote

Learning French is some trouble, but after that you have a clear and beautiful language; in English the undergrowth is part of the language.


in Spectator 14 June 1935


Learning French is some trouble, but after that you have a clear and beautiful language; in English the undergrowth is part of the language.

Learning French is some trouble, but after that you have a clear and beautiful language; in English the undergrowth is part of the language.

Learning French is some trouble, but after that you have a clear and beautiful language; in English the undergrowth is part of the language.

Learning French is some trouble, but after that you have a clear and beautiful language; in English the undergrowth is part of the language.