La Querelle de l'Orthographe by Marcel Boulenger
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Boulenger, Marcel, 1873-1932
French
"La Querelle de l'Orthographe" by Marcel Boulenger is an essay written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the contentious debate surrounding the reform of French orthography, addressing the perspectives of philologists and traditionalists. Boulenger argues against the imposition of an orthographic reform, defending the complexity and b...
the clash between advocates of orthographic reform and defenders of traditional spelling. Boulenger critiques the notion that linguists, despite their expertise, have the authority to dictate the evolution of contemporary language, emphasizing that true understanding of language requires a grasp of its nuances, history, and aesthetic qualities. He presents his thoughts on the delicate balance between preserving historical linguistic forms and advancing towards contemporary usage, highlighting the potential dangers of rushing change without due respect for tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Mason Brown
5 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. One of the best books I've read this year.
Lisa Miller
5 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. This book will stay with me for a long time.
Steven Jones
4 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. A solid resource I will return to often.
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Dorothy Williams
3 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. It exceeded all my expectations.