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100 1 _aGénin, F.
_q(François),
_d1803-1856
245 1 0 _aDes variations du langage français depuis le XIIe siècle :
_bou recherche des principes qui devraient régler l'orthographe et la prononciation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-09-30
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench language -- Etymology
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57992
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