The Comic English Grammar: A New and Facetious Introduction to the English Tongue

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The Comic English Grammar: A New and Facetious Introduction to the English Tongue

by Percival Leigh

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

Presented with a wink and a flourish of Victorian wit, this guide treats English grammar as both a subject of study and a source of amusement. The author pairs witty commentary with fifty lively illustrations that poke fun at the quirks of everyday speech, from the bewildering “Gee woot!” to the mangled “That ’ere h omnibus.” Readers will find a blend of scholarly ambition and playful satire, aiming to lift the conversation of the masses while tickling their funny bone.

The text opens by cataloguing common linguistic sins heard on the streets—mis‑pronunciations, jumbled phrases, and outright absurdities—then gently corrects them with clear, concise rules. Each chapter offers bite‑size lessons wrapped in humor, encouraging learners to spot errors and replace them with polished alternatives. By the end of the first act, listeners will have a fresh appreciation for the elegance of proper English and a smile at the author’s clever analogies.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (204K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Release date

2013-08-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

PL

Percival Leigh

1813–1889

A doctor by training and a humorist by choice, this Victorian writer helped shape the early voice of Punch with witty satire and playful collaborations with leading illustrators of the day. His best-known work turns modern society into a mock-antique comedy full of sharp observation.

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