How Long to Read The English Language: Volume 1, Essays by English and American Men of Letters, 1490-1839

How Long Does it Take to Read The English Language: Volume 1, Essays by English and American Men of Letters, 1490-1839?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read The English Language: Volume 1, Essays by English and American Men of Letters, 1490-1839 by W. F. Bolton

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Description

This is a collection of essays about the English language by English and American men of letters, from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries; that is, until the rise of formal linguistic studies. The writers represented are concerned with the history, the use, the reform or the changing nature of English. Topics discussed include the defence of English as a literary language; the relationship with other languages; propriety in literary style; the psychological bases of speech; the relationship between words and things; usage; the need for academies and standards of correctness; the rise of lexicography; spelling reform; prescriptive grammar. These essays are the most important serious attempts to consider the language from various standpoints. Students of English in university departments will find this a convenient and comprehensive collection. It is also in itself an illustration of the development of the literary language.

How long is The English Language: Volume 1, Essays by English and American Men of Letters, 1490-1839?

The English Language: Volume 1, Essays by English and American Men of Letters, 1490-1839 by W. F. Bolton is 244 pages long, and a total of 61,976 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The English Language: Volume 1, Essays by English and American Men of Letters, 1490-1839 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read The English Language: Volume 1, Essays by English and American Men of Letters, 1490-1839 aloud.

What Reading Level is The English Language: Volume 1, Essays by English and American Men of Letters, 1490-1839?

The English Language: Volume 1, Essays by English and American Men of Letters, 1490-1839 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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