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LoC No.: 09007028
Title: Questions at Issue in Our English Speech
Original Publication: United States: Broadway Publishing Company,1909.
Contents: Our English spelling of yesterday. Why antiquated -- A question of preference in English spelling -- Authority in English pronunciation -- Vulgarisms with a pedigree -- Briticisms versus Americanisms -- What is slang? -- Standard English. How it arose and how it is maintained.
Credits: Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Questions at Issue in Our English Speech" by Edwin W. Bowen is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book discusses various aspects of the English language, focusing on topics such as spelling, pronunciation, and the evolution of language over time. It appears to be aimed at those interested in linguistics or the intricacies of English speech and vocabulary. The beginning of the book introduces the idea that written language is an imperfect representation of spoken language, which is always evolving. Bowen explains how English orthography has remained largely unchanged since the advent of printing, despite the considerable transformations in spoken English. He discusses the inconsistencies in spelling, the impact of the printing press on standardization, and how various dialects and social factors influence pronunciation. This opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of language issues and highlights the dynamic nature of English speech across different time periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Bowen, Edwin W. (Edwin Winfield), 1866-1953
EBook No.: 67953
Published: Apr 29, 2022
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Usage
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09007028
Title: Questions at Issue in Our English Speech
Original Publication: United States: Broadway Publishing Company,1909.
Contents: Our English spelling of yesterday. Why antiquated -- A question of preference in English spelling -- Authority in English pronunciation -- Vulgarisms with a pedigree -- Briticisms versus Americanisms -- What is slang? -- Standard English. How it arose and how it is maintained.
Credits: Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Questions at Issue in Our English Speech" by Edwin W. Bowen is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book discusses various aspects of the English language, focusing on topics such as spelling, pronunciation, and the evolution of language over time. It appears to be aimed at those interested in linguistics or the intricacies of English speech and vocabulary. The beginning of the book introduces the idea that written language is an imperfect representation of spoken language, which is always evolving. Bowen explains how English orthography has remained largely unchanged since the advent of printing, despite the considerable transformations in spoken English. He discusses the inconsistencies in spelling, the impact of the printing press on standardization, and how various dialects and social factors influence pronunciation. This opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of language issues and highlights the dynamic nature of English speech across different time periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Bowen, Edwin W. (Edwin Winfield), 1866-1953
EBook No.: 67953
Published: Apr 29, 2022
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Usage
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.