A Plea For The Queen's English: Stray Notes On Speaking And Spelling (1866) - Hardcover

Alford, Henry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1164333704 ISBN 13: 9781164333708

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

A Plea For The Queen�������s English: Stray Notes On Speaking And Spelling (1866) is a book written by Henry Alford, a British theologian, poet, and scholar. The book is a collection of essays and articles on the importance of using proper English in both speaking and writing. Alford argues that the English language is a valuable tool for communication, and that it should be used correctly and with care.The book covers a wide range of topics related to English language usage, including grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Alford provides examples of common errors and offers advice on how to avoid them. He also discusses the history of the English language and its evolution over time.Throughout the book, Alford makes a passionate plea for the preservation of the Queen's English, which he sees as a symbol of British culture and identity. He argues that the use of proper English is essential for maintaining social order and promoting clear communication.Overall, A Plea For The Queen�������s English: Stray Notes On Speaking And Spelling (1866) is a thought-provoking and informative book that is still relevant today. It offers valuable insights into the importance of language and the role it plays in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Reseña del editor

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Biografía del autor

Henry Alford is the author of two acclaimed works of investigative humor--Big Kiss: One Actor's Desperate Attempt to Claw His Way to the Top and Municipal Bondage: One Man's Anxiety-Producing Adventures in the Big City. He has been a regular contributor to the New York Times and Vanity Fair, and a staff writer at Spy. He has also written for The New Yorker, GQ, New York, Details, Harper's Bazaar, Travel & Leisure, the Villiage Voice, and Paris Review.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1164333704
• ISBN 13: 9781164333708
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 308
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