A Proposal For Correcting, Improving And Ascertaining The English Tongue: In A Letter To The Most Honorable Robert Earl Of Oxford And Mortimer, Lord H - Paperback

by Jonathan Swift (Author)

""A Proposal For Correcting, Improving And Ascertaining The English Tongue: In A Letter To The Most Honorable Robert Earl Of Oxford And Mortimer, Lord High Treasurer Of Great Britain"" is a book written by Jonathan Swift and published in 1712. The book is a proposal to the Earl of Oxford and Mortimer for the correction, improvement, and ascertaining of the English language. Swift argues that the English language is in a state of disarray and confusion due to the lack of standardization and the inconsistent use of grammar and spelling. He proposes a set of rules and guidelines for the proper use of the English language, with the aim of establishing a standard that can be universally accepted and understood. The book is considered a significant work in the history of English language and has had a lasting impact on the development of the language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.