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On the Existence of Mixed Languages: Being an Examination of the Fundamental Axioms of the Foreign School of Modern Philology, More Especially as Applied to the English; Prize Essay (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This work had its origin in an advertisement offering a prize for an Essay on the subject of Mixture in Languages, especially in English, which appeared in some of the literary journals of May and June 1875. The Author is aware that it possesses not a few imperfections, and that many philologists will regard the whole of it as a mistake, since they have expressly declared 'a mixed language to be an impossibility.' This assertion is called an axiom, or self-evident truth, but surely it ought not to be admitted without proof. The Author has attempted to show that, in point of fact, its contrary is the truth, and he therefore throws himself on the indulgence of the public, to whom he offers his work for what it may be worth.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330244656
- ISBN 13 9781330244654
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages182
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the idea of mixed languages, which occur when peoples with different languages meet, mix their vocabularies and grammatical structures, and forge new hybrid tongues. The author begins by examining jargons - simplified communication systems that often develop when different language speakers interact, such as pidgin and creole languages. He then looks at mixed languages that have taken root and developed complex structures, such as Maltese, Hindustani, Romanny, and Persian. The author also presents Turkish as an extreme example of a mixed language, containing three distinct vocabularies, three grammars, and three pronunciations. Finally, the book discusses mixed languages in the context of Celtic and Romance languages, including English, whose vocabulary and grammar show evidence of mixing with other languages throughout history. Through these examples, the author argues that mixed languages are not linguistic anomalies, but rather represent the dynamic nature of language and the complex histories of peoples and cultures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330244654_0
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