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A Grammar of the English Language

Door William Cobbett e.a.

Categorie	Taalkunde & Woordenboeken
Boeknummer	#349198-VE42
Titel	A Grammar of the English Language
Auteur	Cobbett, William & Roy Hattersley (introduction)
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Oxford University Press
Jaar van uitgave	2002
ISBN10	0198605080
ISBN13	9780198605089
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, 8vo. Oxford Language Classics
Samenvatting	Grammar of the English Language provides a fascinating snapshot of the language and grammar of the early nineteenth century. It was a controversial book, first published in 1818 in New York and in 1819 in London. The author, William Cobbett (1763-1835), was a champion of the poor who had taught himself to read and write. His radicalism brought him into conflict with the authorities on many occasions. He reserved a special kind of venom for politicians, men of letters like Dr. Johnson, the lexicographer, and for Fellows of English Colleges, "who live by the sweat of other people's brows." Here, he criticizes these men for their poor command of English, which was (he says) no better than that of chambermaids, hucksters, and plough-boys. Written in the form of letters and lessons t... (Lees verder)o his fourteen-year-old son, the Grammar is the most colorful and entertaining treatment of the subject ever published. It gives advice on syntax and etymology, including "false grammar taken from Dr. Johnson's writing," "errors and nonsense in a king's speech," and "six lessons, intended to prevent Statesman from using false grammar." This edition includes a new introduction by Lord Hattersley, which gives the book a modern perspective.
Pagina's	223
Conditie	Goed — Edges book block yellowed.
Prijs	€ 9,00

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