English as She is Wrote by Anonymous
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"English as She is Wrote" by Anonymous is a humorous compilation of misuses of the English language, likely written in the late 19th century. The book showcases an assortment of examples where the English language is used incorrectly, highlighting common mistakes made by both the educated and uneducated. It plays with the theme of how language can obscure meaning, making it an amusing exploration of linguistic blunders. The book is organized into
various sections, each containing amusing vignettes, snippets from advertisements, signs, epitaphs, and correspondence that exemplify the quirks and inaccuracies of spoken and written English. Through these examples, the author illustrates the absurdity and humor that arise when language is improperly employed, whether in everyday communication or formal contexts. The collection provides a light-hearted reflection on the complexities of English usage, offering entertainment for language enthusiasts while subtly encouraging accuracy in expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
English as She is Wrote Showing Curious Ways in which the English Language may be made to Convey Ideas or obscure them. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Yingling, Dave Morgan, V. L. Simpson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | English language -- Idioms |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25933 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25933-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1027 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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