ENOUGH IS ENUF: OUR FAILED ATTEMPTS TO MAKE ENGLISH EASIER TO SPELL (In-Person)

Part of our Trouble Begins Series

“What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so.” -Mark Twain

Join author and humorist Gabe Henry for a lively discussion of Enough Is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell. Mixing history, humor, and linguistic curiosity, Henry dives into the comic—and sometimes tragic—history of spelling reform. From Noah Webster’s dictionary ambitions to our beloved Mark Twain’s strong support to George Bernard Shaw’s radical proposals, this book reveals the rebels who dared to suggest that thru should replace through and laf should stand in for laugh. Don’t miss this hilarious and insightful look at the quirks of the English language—because enuf is enuf!

Books are available for purchase on-site and online, and the author will sign copies following the discussion.

The Trouble Begins Series is features distinguished scholars who discuss elements of the life, work, and era of Mark Twain and use them to explore wider themes in the humanities and both historical and current issues.