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GRAMMAR-LAND OR, Grammar in Fun for the Children of Schoolroom-shire
PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION.
INTRODUCTION. JUDGE GRAMMAR AND HIS SUBJECTS.
CHAPTER I. MR. NOUN.
CHAPTER II. LITTLE ARTICLE.
CHAPTER III. MR. PRONOUN.
CHAPTER IV. SERJEANT PARSING’S VISIT.
CHAPTER V. MR. ADJECTIVE.
CHAPTER VI. MR. ADJECTIVE TRIED FOR STEALING.
CHAPTER VII. THE QUARREL BETWEEN MR. ADJECTIVE AND MR. PRONOUN AND LITTLE INTERJECTION.
Step into the fanciful realm of Grammar‑land, where the stern yet kindly Judge Grammar presides over a bustling court of lively characters. The nine Parts‑of‑Speech—Noun, Pronoun, Article, Adjective, Verb, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, and Interjection—each claim their share of words, turning everyday language into a playful kingdom of personalities. Through witty dialogue and charming illustrations, young listeners discover how these word‑workers interact, argue, and cooperate, turning the rules of speech into an adventure rather than a chore.
When the Parts‑of‑Speech quarrel so loudly that they rouse the sleeping judge, the scene is set for a delightful investigation. Serjeant Parsing, the judge’s sharp‑eyed counsellor, steps in to question the noisy contestants and uncover the truth behind their disputes. This spirited courtroom drama invites children to explore nouns, verbs, and more, all while reinforcing grammar concepts with humor and heart.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (129K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Henry Holt and Company, 1885.
Credits
MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2021-11-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best remembered for turning grammar lessons into a playful story, this little-known Victorian-era writer created books for children that aimed to teach through imagination. Very little biographical information appears to survive, which gives the work an extra air of mystery.
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