Project Gutenberg 2007-03-25 Public domain in the USA. 376 Trench, Richard Chenevix 1807 1886 Chenevix, Richard Palmer, Abram Smythe Palmer, A. Smythe English Past and Present Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Amy Cunningham, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "English Past and Present" by Richard Chenevix Trench is a linguistic study written in the mid-19th century. The work is centered on the evolution of the English language, examining its historical transformations, the intricate blend of various linguistic influences, and the significance of understanding this development in relation to contemporary usage. Trench’s lectures aim to foster a deeper appreciation for the English language among those who have it as their native tongue. The opening of the work introduces the foundational concepts that will guide Trench’s exploration of the English language. He begins by emphasizing the nature of English as a composite language, enriched through centuries of influence from various sources. Citing the words of a respected mentor, Trench argues for the importance of understanding the historical context of language to appreciate its present form. He expresses a commitment to investigate the changes in English that arise from new words, the extinction of obsolete terms, shifting meanings, and the evolution of spelling, all while appealing to the audience's sense of national pride and responsibility toward the language they speak. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). 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