A Few Practical Suggestions by Society for Pure English and Logan Pearsall Smith

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Author Society for Pure English
Author Smith, Logan Pearsall, 1865-1946
Title A Few Practical Suggestions
Series Title Society for pure english, Tract no. III
Note Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "A Few Practical Suggestions" by the Society for Pure English and Logan Pearsall Smith is a linguistic guide published in the early 20th century. The book offers a collection of recommendations aimed at refining and preserving the English language in the face of evolving usage and imported terms. Through a series of practical suggestions, it advocates for the naturalization of foreign words, the avoidance of alien plurals, and the reinvigoration of archaic vocabulary that is falling into disuse. The content of the book emphasizes the dynamic nature of language, encouraging readers to adopt English forms of words that have often been left in their foreign states, which can impede communication. It tackles issues such as the inappropriate reversion to original pronunciations or spellings of borrowed terms, as well as the decline of expressive words due to their infrequent use in everyday speech. By emphasizing the value of language that is both expressive and accessible, the book suggests that a conscious effort to reintroduce underused and vibrant vocabulary can help revitalize English as a living language. Through these insights, it offers a thoughtful look at the responsibilities of speakers and writers regarding the language they use. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PE: Language and Literatures: English
Subject English language -- Foreign words and phrases
Subject English language -- Obsolete words
Subject English language -- Provincialisms
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EBook-No. 12390
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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