How Long to Read The Emergence of Standard English

How Long Does it Take to Read The Emergence of Standard English?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Emergence of Standard English by John H. Fisher

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Description

Language scholars have traditionally agreed that the development of the English language was largely unplanned. John H. Fisher challenges this view, demonstrating that the standardization of writing and pronunciation was, and still is, made under the control of political and intellectual forces. In these essays Fisher chronicles his gradual realization that Standard English was not a popular evolution at all but was the direct result of political decisions made by the Lancastrian administrations of Henry IV and Henry V. To achieve standardization and acceptance of the vernacular, these kings turned to their Chancery scribes, who were responsible for writing and copying legal and royal documents. Chaucer, a relative of the king, began to be labeled by the government as a master of the language, and it was Henry V who inspired the fifteenth-century tradition of citing Chaucer as the "maker" of English. An even more important link between language development and government practice is the fact that Chaucer himself composed in the English of the Chancery scribes. Fisher discusses the development of Chancery practices, royal involvement in promoting use of the vernacular, Chaucer's use of English, Caxton's use of Chancery Standard, and the nineteenth-century phenomenon of a standard, or "received," pronunciation of English. This engaging and clearly written work will change the way scholars understand the development of English and think about the intentional shaping of our language.

How long is The Emergence of Standard English?

The Emergence of Standard English by John H. Fisher is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Emergence of Standard English Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Emergence of Standard English aloud.

What Reading Level is The Emergence of Standard English?

The Emergence of Standard English is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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