Description
The book delves into the history of the French Academy's language standardization efforts in the 18th century, exploring debates on grammar definition, Latin influence on French rules, and classical author commentaries. It examines the clash between traditional grammar and evolving language usage, author selection for commentaries, and the composition of grammatical analyses. Appendices include dedications to the French Academy, critiques on Racine, Boileau, and more, showcasing academic pursuits of the era.
Details
Publisher - HardPress Limited
Language - French
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
François, Alexis
Published Date - 2013-01-28
ISBN - 9781313580359
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm
Page Count - 306
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