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  • Mastering English: 34 Classic Books on Linguistics and Vocabulary

    Classic Studies in Grammar, Etymology, Usage, Pronunciation, and the History of English

    by Walter Ripman, Thomas Preston, Henry Sweet, Frances Delavan Page Jermain, Andrew P. Peabody, Francis Trench, Parry Gwynne, Harry Jewett Jeschke, Walter W. Skeat, H. L. Mencken, Louis A. Flemming, Trench H. Johnson, John Camden Hotten, J. R. R. Tolkien, G. F. Graham, Marian Wharton, Samuel Kirkham, Brainerd Kellogg, Alonzo Reed, Alexander Crombie, John Lewis, Thomas Wood, Noah Webster, Charles Godfrey Leland, William Swinton, Huber Gray Buehler, Henry Bate, Joseph Devlin, Edwin Herbert Lewis, Gilbert Sykes Blakely, Elmer W. Cavins, Otis Ashmore, Tom Hood ...
    Mastering English gathers thirty-four classic texts that chart the English language as system, history, social practice, and imaginative resource. Prescriptive grammars and schoolroom manuals stand beside philological inquiries, vocabulary guides, studies of pronunciation, dialect, and American usage, creating a richly varied archive of linguistic thought. The volume's range—from practical ... Read more

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  • The Sounds of Spoken English

    A Manual of Ear Training for English Students

    by Walter Ripman ...
    Walter Ripman's "The Sounds of Spoken English" is a seminal work that meticulously explores the phonetics and phonology of English in its spoken form. Ripman employs a clear, analytical literary style, integrating both theoretical frameworks and practical applications to elucidate the nuances of English sound systems. His exploration is set against the backdrop of early 20th-century linguistics, ... Read more

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    This extensive reference volume presents the etymological history of thousands of English words.The story of how words come to be is the story of how humans think, and how we fashion our civilizations. Words can be the product of long and intertwining histories, migrations from other languages, or new coinages of science or slang. This diversity of origins is part of what gives the English ... Read more

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  • An English Grammar For The Use Of High School, Academy, And College Classes

    by W.M. BASKERVILL ...
    THE PARTS OF SPEECH_.NOUNS.In the more simple _state_ of the _Arabs_, the _nation_ is free, because each of her _sons_ disdains a base _submission_ to the _will_ of a _master_.--GIBBON.[Sidenote: _Name words_]By examining this sentence we notice several words used as names. The plainest name is _Arabs_, which belongs to a people; but, besides this one, the words _sons_ and _master_ name objects, ... Read more

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  • A Dictionary of Modern English Usage:The Classic First Edition

    The Classic First Edition

    by H. W. Fowler ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    No book had more influence on twentieth-century attitudes to the English language in Britain than Henry Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage. It rapidly became the standard work of reference for the correct use of English in terms of choice of words, grammar, and style. Much loved for his firm opinions, passion, and dry humour, Fowler has stood the test of time and is still considered the ... Read more

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  • Complete Works of A. E. Housman (Delphi Classics)

    by A. E. Housman, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 1 - Delphi Poets Series
    The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of A. E. Housman, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Housman's life and works* Concise introductions to the poetry and other works* Images of how the ... Read more

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  • How to Speak and Write Correctly

    by Joseph Devlin ...
    "How to Speak and Write Correctly" by Joseph Devlin is a comprehensive guide aimed at improving communication skills. The book emphasizes the importance of clarity and correctness in both spoken and written language. Devlin provides practical advice on grammar, vocabulary, and style, making it accessible for readers of all levels. Through various exercises and examples, he encourages readers to ... Read more

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  • A Grammar of the English Tongue

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    by Samuel Johnson, Chloe Wharton ...
    In "A Grammar of the English Tongue," Samuel Johnson offers a pioneering exploration of English grammar, seamlessly blending prescriptive rules with comprehensive descriptions of the language. Written in 1755, this seminal work adopts a didactic style that reflects the Enlightenment's fascination with reason and clarity. Johnson meticulously examines syntax, morphology, and usage, positioning ... Read more

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  • Letters from a Stoic

    by Lucius Seneca ...
    Series series Collins Classics
    HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.‘Where you arrive does not matter so much as what sort of person you are when you arrive there.’Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4BC–AD 65) is one of the most eminent Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under Emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, Seneca ... Read more

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  • A Dictionary of the English Language: an Anthology

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    Samuel Johnson's Dictionary, published in 1755, marked a milestone in a language in desperate need of standards. No English dictionary before it had devoted so much space to everyday words, been so thorough in its definitions, or illustrated usage by quoting from Shakespeare and other great writers. Johnson's was the dictionary used by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, Wordsworth and Coleridge, the ... Read more

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  • Manual of English Grammar and Composition

    by J. Nesfield ...
    This scarce book contains an incredibly detailed treatise on the grammar of the English language. Manual of English Grammar and Composition is readily accessible, making it the perfect book for both teachers and students of English, as well as a great addition to any collection of antiquarian linguistic literature. Containing a level of detail and insight often unparalleled in modern grammar texts ... Read more

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  • The Lost Words

    A Feast of Forgotten Words, Their Origins and Their Meanings

    by Pete May ...
    Philip Howard's legendary 'Lost Words' column has been appearing weekly in The Times for many years, wittily illuminating a raft of the most obscure, esoteric words the English language has to offer. At the same time, his 'Word Watching' puzzles have provided readers with the chance to pit their lexicographical skill against his tongue-in-cheek multiple-choice conundrums. This unique collection, ... Read more

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