Introduction to the science of language, Volume 1 (of 2) by A. H. Sayce

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Author Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933
Title Introduction to the science of language, Volume 1 (of 2)
Original Publication London: C. Kegan Paul & Co., 1880.
Note Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Introduction to the Science of Language, Volume 1" by A. H. Sayce is a scholarly examination of the nature and development of language, written in the late 19th century. This academic work provides a thorough and systematic overview of linguistic theory and its historical underpinnings, contributing to our understanding of comparative philology. Sayce, who was affiliated with the University of Oxford, seeks to elucidate the principles of language, its evolution, and its constituents. The opening of the text introduces the author's intent to clarify the complexities of language through a structured exploration of its theories and historical context. Sayce discusses the various philosophies regarding the origin of language, referencing ancient beliefs, and critiques contemporary linguistic assumptions. He sets the groundwork for understanding how language serves not only as a means of communication but also as a reflection of cultural evolution across time and societies, particularly drawing from linguistic developments in ancient civilizations such as those in Babylon and India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class P: Language and Literatures
Subject Language and languages
Subject Comparative linguistics
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