Project Gutenberg 2014-01-30 Public domain in the USA. 317 Leigh, Percival 1813 1889 Leigh, P. (Percival) Prendergast, Paul Leech, John 1817 1864 Leech, J. (John) The Comic English Grammar: A New And Facetious Introduction To The English Tongue Produced by David Widger from page scans generously provided by Google Books "The Comic English Grammar: A New And Facetious Introduction To The English Tongue" by Percival Leigh is a humorous guide to the intricacies of English grammar, written in the mid-19th century. This work combines a traditional approach to grammar with a comedic flair, intending to entertain while educating readers about proper language use. It not only addresses grammar rules but also critiques common linguistic errors found in English speech, illustrating its points with witty anecdotes and playful language. At the start of the book, the author outlines his motivations for writing a "comic" grammar, asserting that many existing serious grammars have failed to correct common mistakes in English. He humorously critiques various linguistic faux pas prevalent in everyday speech, providing amusing examples that highlight the absurdities of the English language. Leigh suggests that by exposing these errors through humor, he can encourage better language use among readers. The opening portion sets the tone for a lighthearted yet educational exploration of grammar, engaging the reader with both wit and insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). 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