Practical Cosmophonography: A System of Writing and Printing All the Principal Languages, With Their Exact Pronunciation, by Means of an Original Universal Phonetic Alphabet (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Francis Fauvel-Gouraud

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265534410 ISBN 13: 9780265534410

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A universal guide to writing all languages with clarity and ease.

This classic work presents a practical system for phonographic writing and printing that aims to capture the exact sounds of any language. It explains a two-basis approach to language Elements and shows how to apply this method to daily use, education, and communication. The edition includes explanations, plates, and examples that illustrate how the system can be used across various tongues, from the familiar to the foreign.

The text frames its method within the history and theory of language, offering a clear path from phonetic principles to practical transcription. It discusses how true phonography can simplify learning, improve literacy, and facilitate the spread of knowledge across cultures. The work is presented as a posthumous compilation that preserves the author’s insights and the collaborative effort of editors to bring the method to readers.

• Learn a phonographic system designed to represent spoken sounds consistently.
• See how the method applies to many languages and writing situations.
• Explore diagrams, plates, and practical examples that demonstrate usage.
• Understand the theory behind language, writing, and pronunciation.

Ideal for readers curious about the history of writing, language learning, and practical tools for communication across different tongues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265534410
• ISBN 13: 9780265534410
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 281