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LoC No.: 02016632
Title:
Des variations du langage français depuis le XIIe siècle
ou recherche des principes qui devraient régler l'orthographe et la prononciation
Note: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Des variations du langage français depuis le XIIe siècle" by F. Génin is a scholarly treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the evolution of the French language, specifically focusing on orthography and pronunciation changes throughout history. It delves into linguistic nuances and attempts to establish principles that can govern the writing of the French language. The opening of the book presents the author's argument against the perception of the old French language as barbaric, a view espoused by figures like Voltaire. Génin asserts that understanding the historical context and pronunciation of ancient French can offer insights into the complexities of modern French orthography. He emphasizes the importance of appreciating the language's roots, advocating for a study of its evolution rather than dismissing the past in favor of the present. Through a combination of critical analysis and historical anecdotes, Génin sets the stage for a broader examination of how changes in pronunciation, orthography, and influences from other languages have shaped contemporary French dialects and practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Génin, F. (François), 1803-1856
EBook No.: 57992
Published: Sep 30, 2018
Downloads: 89
Language: French
Subject: French language -- Etymology
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02016632
Title:
Des variations du langage français depuis le XIIe siècle
ou recherche des principes qui devraient régler l'orthographe et la prononciation
Note: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Des variations du langage français depuis le XIIe siècle" by F. Génin is a scholarly treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the evolution of the French language, specifically focusing on orthography and pronunciation changes throughout history. It delves into linguistic nuances and attempts to establish principles that can govern the writing of the French language. The opening of the book presents the author's argument against the perception of the old French language as barbaric, a view espoused by figures like Voltaire. Génin asserts that understanding the historical context and pronunciation of ancient French can offer insights into the complexities of modern French orthography. He emphasizes the importance of appreciating the language's roots, advocating for a study of its evolution rather than dismissing the past in favor of the present. Through a combination of critical analysis and historical anecdotes, Génin sets the stage for a broader examination of how changes in pronunciation, orthography, and influences from other languages have shaped contemporary French dialects and practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Génin, F. (François), 1803-1856
EBook No.: 57992
Published: Sep 30, 2018
Downloads: 89
Language: French
Subject: French language -- Etymology
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.