| Author |
Leach, Alfred, -1892 |
| Title |
The letter H, past, present, and future : A treatise, with rules for the silent H, based on modern usage; and notes on WH
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| Original Publication |
London: Griffith & Farran, 1880.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, Tim Lindell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"The Letter H, Past, Present, and Future: A Treatise" by Alfred Leach is a linguistic treatise likely written in the late 19th century. The work aims to examine the use and pronunciation of the letter H in the English language, addressing the rules for aspirating H and exploring its historical and modern significance. It discusses the common practices of H pronunciation, the roots of the letter, and the pronunciation discrepancies, particularly focusing on societal perceptions associated with H usage. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting the inconsistencies in the pronunciation of H as noted in contemporary dictionaries, leading to its classification as one of the most socially significant letters in English. It introduces the idea that the pronunciation of H can indicate social class and education levels, often causing individuals to be judged based on their usage. With an array of examples and references to societal norms, Alfred Leach points out the confusion regarding the aspirate H, suggesting a need for clearer guidelines and better education to rectify its misuse. This intricate analysis of linguistic attributes seeks to engage readers in a discussion about the evolution of language and its connection to social identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PE: Language and Literatures: English
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| Subject |
English language -- Phonology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71641 |
| Release Date |
Sep 14, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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