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Title:
Of the Orthographie and Congruitie of the Britan Tongue
A Treates, noe shorter than necessarie, for the Schooles
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Of the Orthographie and Congruitie of the Britan Tongue" by Alexander Hume is a linguistic treatise written in the early 17th century. This scholarly work focuses on the principles of orthography—the correct writing of words—and the congruity between sound and symbol in the English language. It serves as both a guide for educators and a critique of contemporary writing practices. The opening of this work sets the stage for an examination of the inconsistencies in English spelling and pronunciation at the time. Hume expresses concern about the lack of standardization, pointing out the various forms letters can take, and emphasizing the importance of establishing a more cohesive system. He introduces the fundamental concepts of orthography, defining symbols, sounds, and their congruence, and explores the Latin and British vowels and consonants. Hume's approach includes a mix of linguistic observation and practical recommendations, making his treatise informative for those interested in the nuances of the English language during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hume, Alexander, schoolmaster
Editor: Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917
EBook No.: 17000
Published: Nov 4, 2005
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Orthography and spelling -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Of the Orthographie and Congruitie of the Britan Tongue
A Treates, noe shorter than necessarie, for the Schooles
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Of the Orthographie and Congruitie of the Britan Tongue" by Alexander Hume is a linguistic treatise written in the early 17th century. This scholarly work focuses on the principles of orthography—the correct writing of words—and the congruity between sound and symbol in the English language. It serves as both a guide for educators and a critique of contemporary writing practices. The opening of this work sets the stage for an examination of the inconsistencies in English spelling and pronunciation at the time. Hume expresses concern about the lack of standardization, pointing out the various forms letters can take, and emphasizing the importance of establishing a more cohesive system. He introduces the fundamental concepts of orthography, defining symbols, sounds, and their congruence, and explores the Latin and British vowels and consonants. Hume's approach includes a mix of linguistic observation and practical recommendations, making his treatise informative for those interested in the nuances of the English language during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hume, Alexander, schoolmaster
Editor: Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917
EBook No.: 17000
Published: Nov 4, 2005
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Orthography and spelling -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.