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A General Dictionary of the English Language, Vol. 1: One Main Object of Which, Is, to Establish a Plain and Permanent Standard of Pronunciation; To ... a Rhetorical Grammar (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Excerpt from A General Dictionary of the English Language, Vol. 1: One Main Object of Which, Is, to Establish a Plain and Permanent Standard of Pronunciation; To Which Is Prefixed a Rhetorical Grammar
In his Grammar, he has laid open a method of teaching every thing which regards found, from the firft fimple elements, to their mofi: extended combinations in words and fentences. He has pointed out the principles upon which our pronunciation is founded, and the general rules by which it is regulated.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1332971776
- ISBN 13 9781332971770
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages562
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the origins and evolution of the English language, with a focus on its sounds and grammar. The author argues that the current state of the written language is not conducive to widespread literacy, and proposes a return to the principles of pronunciation and grammar that existed during the Augustan age of the English language (mid-18th century). The book provides a detailed analysis of the sounds of the English language, and proposes a system of notation for representing them accurately. It also discusses the relationship between spoken and written language, and the importance of pronunciation in ensuring that the language remains accessible to all. This book will be of interest to scholars of linguistics and English literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of the English language. 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 # 9781332971770_0
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