Parts of Speech: Essays on English by Brander Matthews

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Author Matthews, Brander, 1852-1929
LoC No. 01022888
Title Parts of Speech: Essays on English
Original Publication United States: Charles Scribner's Sons,1901.
Contents The stock that speaks the language -- The future of the language -- The English language in the United States -- The language in Great Britain -- Americanisms once more -- New words and old -- The naturalization of foreign words -- The function of slang -- Questions of usage -- An inquiry as to rime -- On the poetry of place-names -- As to "American spelling" -- The simplification of English spelling -- Americanism, an attempt at a definition.
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Summary "Parts of Speech: Essays on English" by Brander Matthews is a collection of essays focusing on the English language, likely written in the early 20th century. The essays emphasize the idea that the English language belongs to its speakers and explore its development, usage, and the factors influencing it over time. Matthews, a professor at Columbia University, discusses various aspects such as orthography, American versus British English, and the evolution of language through literature and culture. The opening of the text introduces Matthews' perspective on the English language, tracing its historical roots back to the time of King Alfred. He argues that literature is the key to forming a cohesive identity among its speakers, serving as a means to express ideals and preserve cultural heritage. The essays outline significant influences on the language, including the blending of various cultural elements and dialects from the Teutonic, Celtic, and Norman peoples. Matthews asserts that while the English language has evolved, retaining poetic qualities and individualistic characteristics, it continues to reflect the identity and creativity of those who speak it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PE: Language and Literatures: English
Subject English language
Subject Americanisms
Subject Spelling reform
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