An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises

George Lyman Kittredge taught English at Harvard for over four decades and authored this rigorous grammar reference in 1913, when the study of English was still establishing itself as a serious academic discipline. This isn't a dry rulebook; it's a systematic exploration of how English actually works, from the building blocks of parts of speech through the complexities of syntax and sentence construction. Each chapter includes exercises that force students to apply what they've learned, making this as much a working textbook as a reference guide. The book reflects an era when grammarians believed precision in language reflected precision in thought, and Kittredge's approach assumes that mastering the structures of English gives writers power and clarity. For teachers, students, and anyone curious about the architectural bones of the language, this century-old text remains surprisingly vital - the fundamentals haven't changed, and Kittredge explains them with authority.