02228cam a22003253u 4500 44802 UtSlPG 20260610134029.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PE Leigh, Percival, 1813-1889 The Comic English Grammar: A New And Facetious Introduction To The English Tongue Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-01-30 Produced by David Widger from page scans generously provided by Google Books "The Comic English Grammar: A New And Facetious Introduction To The English Tongue" by Percival Leigh is a humorous guide to the intricacies of English grammar, written in the mid-19th century. This work combines a traditional approach to grammar with a comedic flair, intending to entertain while educating readers about proper language use. It not only addresses grammar rules but also critiques common linguistic errors found in English speech, illustrating its points with witty anecdotes and playful language. At the start of the book, the author outlines his motivations for writing a "comic" grammar, asserting that many existing serious grammars have failed to correct common mistakes in English. He humorously critiques various linguistic faux pas prevalent in everyday speech, providing amusing examples that highlight the absurdities of the English language. Leigh suggests that by exposing these errors through humor, he can encourage better language use among readers. The opening portion sets the tone for a lighthearted yet educational exploration of grammar, engaging the reader with both wit and insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English wit and humor English language -- Grammar -- Humor Leech, John, 1817-1864 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44802 85641 85641