Dissertations on the English Language, with Notes, Historical and Critical;to Which Is Added, by Way of Appendix, an Essay on a Reformed Mode of Spelling, with Dr. Franklin's Arguments on That Subject
1789
Dissertations on the English Language, with Notes, Historical and Critical;to Which Is Added, by Way of Appendix, an Essay on a Reformed Mode of Spelling, with Dr. Franklin's Arguments on That Subject
1789
American Literature, Language & Communication
Dissertations on the English Language, written by Noah Webster and first published in 1789, is a critical examination of English grammar, pronunciation, and the need for an American variant distinct from British English. The work critiques existing grammatical principles and emphasizes the importance of standardization in language use. Included is an appendix featuring an essay on spelling reform, which incorporates arguments from Dr. Franklin. This treatise is notable for its early advocacy of a uniquely American English and its influence on language development in the United States.
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