Magazine, or Animadversions on the English Spelling (1703) by G. W.

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Author G. W.
Author of introduction, etc. Abercrombie, David, 1909-1992
Dubious author White, John, master of a boarding-school
Dubious author Wild, John
Title Magazine, or Animadversions on the English Spelling (1703)
Original Publication Los Angeles : The Augustan Reprint Society, 1958
Series Title Augustan Reprint Society, Publication Number 70
Note Library of Congress catalog record http://lccn.loc.gov/70364698 says "The author may have been John White ... It may be, however, that the author ... was John Wild."
Note Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Magazine, or Animadversions on the English Spelling" by G. W. is a pamphlet focused on the inconsistencies of English orthography, written in the early 18th century. This work falls under the category of linguistic reform and critiques the complex nature of English spelling, presenting its observations during a time when spelling reform received little attention. The book discusses the illogicalities of traditional English spelling, advocating for improvements to facilitate teaching and learning. In this pamphlet, G. W. presents a detailed analysis of the English alphabet, arguing that many letters and vowel combinations create unnecessary confusion for learners. He critiques the various ways vowels and consonants are used, suggesting a need for a new alphabet with simplified symbols to enhance clarity and efficiency. Through numerous examples, he illustrates the difficulties faced by both native speakers and foreigners in mastering English spelling. G. W. proposes that implementing a more coherent spelling reform could not only ease the learning process but also contribute to a more logical representation of English sounds in writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PE: Language and Literatures: English
Subject English language -- Orthography and spelling -- Early works to 1800
Subject Spelling reform -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 20130
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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