An Essay Upon The Harmony Of Language: Intended Principally To Illustrate That Of The English Language (1774)
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ISBN10: 1104021978
ISBN13: 9781104021979
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 26 2009
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104021979
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 26 2009
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Essay Upon The Harmony Of Language is a book written by William Mitford in 1774. The book primarily focuses on the English language and aims to illustrate its harmony. Mitford believes that the English language is unique in its ability to convey meaning through the use of sound and rhythm. He argues that the harmony of language is essential to communication and that it is achieved through the proper use of grammar, syntax, and pronunciation.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of language harmony. Mitford begins by discussing the importance of pronunciation and the role it plays in creating harmony. He then moves on to examine the various parts of speech and how they contribute to the overall harmony of a sentence. The book also includes examples of well-written sentences and poems that demonstrate the principles of language harmony.Overall, An Essay Upon The Harmony Of Language is a comprehensive guide to understanding the importance of language harmony and how it can be achieved in the English language. Mitford's insights are still relevant today and can be useful for anyone seeking to improve their writing or communication skills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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