Tratado de Ortografía Valenciana Clásica

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Tratado de Ortografía Valenciana Clásica

by José Nebot Pérez

ES·~2 hours

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Description

This book offers a thoughtful guide to the written form of the Valencian language at a time when writers were using varied and often inconsistent spelling. The author, a seasoned linguist, begins by outlining the historical revival of Valencian literature and the pressing need for a unified orthographic system. Through clear explanations of capital letters, vowel and consonant usage, apostrophes, accents, and punctuation, the work lays a solid foundation for anyone seeking to write confidently in Valencian.

Beyond the mechanics, the treatise delves into the cultural debate over whether Valencian should align with Catalan conventions or retain its distinct identity, presenting the author’s well‑researched arguments for a uniquely Valencian standard. It also includes a catalog of doubtful spellings and a brief look at Valencian phonology, making it both a practical handbook and a scholarly reference. Readers will find the style accessible and the guidance valuable for poets, scholars, and anyone passionate about preserving their linguistic heritage.

Details

Language

es

Duration

~2 hours (137K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mario Rodríguez Peña

Release date

2020-03-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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José Nebot Pérez

1853–1914

A pharmacist by training and a librarian by profession, he became an early voice in the effort to study and standardize Valencian. His work sits at the crossroads of language, scholarship, and the cultural life of late 19th-century Valencia.

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