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Slang is language in turtlenecks and blue jeans – Thornton Niven Wilder

„Slang is language in turtlenecks and blue jeans.“

Thornton Niven WilderThornton Niven Wilder describes slang as language spoken in turtlenecks and blue jeans – a stylish metaphor.
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Thornton Niven Wilder was an American writer.

A modern view on language and its expression.


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Quote about slang being language in turtlenecks and blue jeans by Thornton Niven Wilder

Thornton Niven Wilder was an influential American author of the 20th century. He won three Pulitzer Prizes for his novel 'The Bridge of San Luis Rey' and the plays 'Our Town' and 'The Skin of Our Teeth'. He also received the National Book Award for his novel 'The Eighth Day'.

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