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LoC No.: 12036682
Title: Americanisms and Briticisms; with other essays on other isms
Note: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Americanisms and Briticisms -- As to "American spelling" -- The literary independence of the United States -- The centenary of Fenimore Cooper -- Ignorance and insularity -- The whole duty of critics -- Three American essayists -- Dissolving views.
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Summary: "Americanisms and Briticisms; with other essays on other isms" by Brander Matthews is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book explores the distinctions and peculiarities of American English compared to British English, while reflecting on the evolution of language in response to cultural changes across different regions, including Australia and Canada. Matthews discusses the ongoing linguistic debates sparked by regional expressions, spelling variations, and the broader cultural implications of these differences. The beginning of the text introduces the topic of how various English-speaking regions have developed their unique vocabulary and phrases, often as a result of new socio-cultural experiences that necessitate fresh linguistic expressions. Matthews references contemporary literature, specifically a novel featuring Australian characters, to illustrate the confusion that can arise from unfamiliar terms. He also considers how historical grievances and literary criticism have shaped attitudes towards American English, highlighting a sense of pride in American linguistic identity while critiquing British perspectives. The opening thus sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of language as a living entity that is shaped by its speakers’ experiences and societal contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Matthews, Brander, 1852-1929
EBook No.: 37029
Published: Aug 10, 2011
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject: Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject: Americanisms
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12036682
Title: Americanisms and Briticisms; with other essays on other isms
Note: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Americanisms and Briticisms -- As to "American spelling" -- The literary independence of the United States -- The centenary of Fenimore Cooper -- Ignorance and insularity -- The whole duty of critics -- Three American essayists -- Dissolving views.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Americanisms and Briticisms; with other essays on other isms" by Brander Matthews is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book explores the distinctions and peculiarities of American English compared to British English, while reflecting on the evolution of language in response to cultural changes across different regions, including Australia and Canada. Matthews discusses the ongoing linguistic debates sparked by regional expressions, spelling variations, and the broader cultural implications of these differences. The beginning of the text introduces the topic of how various English-speaking regions have developed their unique vocabulary and phrases, often as a result of new socio-cultural experiences that necessitate fresh linguistic expressions. Matthews references contemporary literature, specifically a novel featuring Australian characters, to illustrate the confusion that can arise from unfamiliar terms. He also considers how historical grievances and literary criticism have shaped attitudes towards American English, highlighting a sense of pride in American linguistic identity while critiquing British perspectives. The opening thus sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of language as a living entity that is shaped by its speakers’ experiences and societal contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Matthews, Brander, 1852-1929
EBook No.: 37029
Published: Aug 10, 2011
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject: Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject: Americanisms
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.