02384cam a22003133u 4500 57992 UtSlPG 20260610134333.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02016632 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PC Génin, F. (François), 1803-1856 Des variations du langage français depuis le XIIe siècle : ou recherche des principes qui devraient régler l'orthographe et la prononciation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-09-30 Produced by Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Des variations du langage français depuis le XIIe siècle" by F. Génin is a scholarly treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the evolution of the French language, specifically focusing on orthography and pronunciation changes throughout history. It delves into linguistic nuances and attempts to establish principles that can govern the writing of the French language. The opening of the book presents the author's argument against the perception of the old French language as barbaric, a view espoused by figures like Voltaire. Génin asserts that understanding the historical context and pronunciation of ancient French can offer insights into the complexities of modern French orthography. He emphasizes the importance of appreciating the language's roots, advocating for a study of its evolution rather than dismissing the past in favor of the present. Through a combination of critical analysis and historical anecdotes, Génin sets the stage for a broader examination of how changes in pronunciation, orthography, and influences from other languages have shaped contemporary French dialects and practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French language -- Etymology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57992 98820 98820