A short introduction to English grammar : with critical notes by Robert Lowth
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"A Short Introduction to English Grammar: With Critical Notes" by Robert Lowth is a scholarly text focusing on the rules and principles of English grammar, likely written in the mid-18th century. The work aims to provide a systematic approach to understanding the structure and function of the English language, while also addressing its historical context and the reasons for its development over time. The opening of the book presents a preface that
discusses the evolution of the English language, emphasizing its growth in richness and complexity yet lamenting its lack of grammatical accuracy. Lowth references past critiques of the language, particularly those from Jonathan Swift, and advocates for a more structured study of grammar to improve clarity in writing and speaking. He outlines the basic tenets of grammar, starting with definitions of key components such as letters, syllables, and words, establishing a foundation for the more detailed discussions to follow in the subsequent chapters. The text underscores the importance of proper grammar as essential for effective communication and sets the stage for a deeper examination of grammatical rules and applications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lowth, Robert, 1710-1787 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10026518 |
| Title | A short introduction to English grammar : with critical notes |
| Original Publication | London: J. Hughs, 1762. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- Grammar -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72554 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72554-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 434 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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