Grammars, grammarians and grammar writing in eighteenth century England

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• Ingrid Tieken Boon van Ostade

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• Biographies et réflexions

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This work provides an in-depth exploration of the publication history of eighteenth-century English grammars, highlighting the need for urgent revisions to Alston's 1965 bibliography. It utilizes a variety of sources, including the Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) database, which reveals previously unexplored information such as book and library catalogues. Additionally, it incorporates Carol Percy’s database on the reception of these grammars in periodical reviews and precept corpora that analyze individual grammatical constructions across various works. By examining specific grammars, the text addresses longstanding questions regarding authorship, such as those related to the Brightland/Gildon grammar and Ann Fisher's work. It also raises new inquiries, notably the shift in approach between the first and second editions of Priestley's grammar, and the influence of earlier publications on later practical grammars aimed at mothers and children. The contributions portray grammarians as individuals with distinct qualifications and teaching methodologies, all striving to present practical English grammars to the public. Importantly, this collection illustrates the potential of ECCO as a valuable resource for future research in the field.

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• Année de publication: 2008