English as She is Wrote by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title English as She is Wrote
Showing Curious Ways in which the English Language may be made to Convey Ideas or obscure them.
Note Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "English as She is Wrote" by Anonymous is a humorous compilation of misuses of the English language, likely written in the late 19th century. The book showcases an assortment of examples where the English language is used incorrectly, highlighting common mistakes made by both the educated and uneducated. It plays with the theme of how language can obscure meaning, making it an amusing exploration of linguistic blunders. The book is organized into various sections, each containing amusing vignettes, snippets from advertisements, signs, epitaphs, and correspondence that exemplify the quirks and inaccuracies of spoken and written English. Through these examples, the author illustrates the absurdity and humor that arise when language is improperly employed, whether in everyday communication or formal contexts. The collection provides a light-hearted reflection on the complexities of English usage, offering entertainment for language enthusiasts while subtly encouraging accuracy in expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject American wit and humor
Subject English language -- Idioms
Category Text
EBook-No. 25933
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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