Jespersen

The Philosophy of Grammar

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ISBN 13:: 9780226398815
author:: Jespersen
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University Of Chicago Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1992
Pages:: 372
Genre:: Grammar, syntax
Condition:: New
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Otto Jespersen's "The Philosophy of Grammar" presents a connected view of the general principles of grammar based on his years of studying various languages. This study grew out of a series of lectures he gave at Columbia University in 1909-10, and it is an original theory of universal grammar that predates later work by Chomsky and other generative grammarians. Jespersen's approach combines direct observation of living speech with analysis of written and printed documents. His views on the growth and structure of language are authoritative and entertaining to read. This book offers a unique perspective on the subject, making it an interesting choice for those looking to explore linguistics. Published in 1992, "The Philosophy of Grammar" is a significant work by Otto Jespersen, who was Chair of the English Department at the University of Copenhagen. The book has been published by the University of Chicago Press and features 372 pages in paperback format.

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