Dialogues in French and English by William Caxton
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"Dialogues in French and English" by William Caxton is a historical text that was likely written in the late 15th century. This work consists of a collection of colloquial phrases and dialogues intended to facilitate communication between French and English speakers, representing an adaptation from a fourteenth-century book of dialogues in French and Flemish. Its goal appears to be serving as a practical vocabulary for those wishing to learn the languages through
everyday dialogue. At the start of the dialogue, the text sets the framework for its instructional purpose, emphasizing that learning this material is beneficial for travellers and others seeking linguistic proficiency. The opening portion outlines various themes, such as salutations and common expressions related to everyday life and commerce. It presents dialogues demonstrating how to greet someone, inquire about their well-being, and navigate social interactions, such as taking leave and addressing individuals of different social standings, which are essential for someone engaging with different cultural contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Caxton, William, 1422?-1492? |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bradley, Henry, 1845-1923 |
| LoC No. | 01022751 |
| Title | Dialogues in French and English |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, Greg Lindahl and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | Dialogues, French |
| Subject | English language -- Conversation and phrase books -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | French language -- Conversation and phrase books -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Dialogues, English (Middle) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29214 |
| Release Date | Jun 24, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1006 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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