Lectures on the Art of Reading: In Two Parts; Containing Part I. The Art of Reading Prose; Part II. The Art of Reading Verse (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book examines how the English language, as spoken in the 18th century, established the foundational elements and structure of speech and elocution we use today. Before this period, spelling, grammar, and pronunciation varied widely in the English language, making learning to read and write a difficult and time-consuming process. The author traces the transformation of individual sounds and words, and discusses how they were shaped by social context and linguistic conventions. The author also analyzes the impact of defining specific sounds and combinations of sounds as having particular meanings, and how that played a role in the development of English orthography and grammar. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English language or the study of linguistics.
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