The language of love letters | The Manila Times
SINCE Valentine's Day is on Wednesday, I shall take a break from talking about world Englishes and Philippine English and write something related to the day of romantic love. Today, I wish to discuss the language of love letters. Since I am a linguist and writer by profession, writing love letters has a special place in my (love) life. I am always fascinated by well-written love letters, those expressing affections and emotions in the most vivid and artistic way. I remember, when I was a teenager, I had a book that compiles love letters written by historical figures. I was too young to know wh...