Culture
We’ve Forgotten The True Meaning Of The Word ‘Love’
The English language was once beautiful. Shakespeare wove sonnets, Milton composed his epic, and Lincoln penned his moving address all from the rich trove of English words.
By Molly Farinholt3 min read
Today, we have lost some of this beauty due to our heavy usage of electronic communication, the increasing use of slang and colloquialisms in modern poetry and literature, and the decline of grammar education in schools. Some words have been lost altogether, while others remain but have lost their true meaning through misuse or overuse.