Volapük: An Easy Method of Acquiring the Universal Language (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

1333902883 / 9781333902889

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Volapük, an artificial language that emerged in the late 19th century with the ambitious goal of becoming a universal means of communication. The author traces the historical context of Volapük's creation, explaining how it was born from the centuries-long desire for a common tongue to bridge the gap between diverse cultures and languages. The book explores the language's structure, grammar, and vocabulary, offering a detailed analysis of its unique features. It examines the rationale behind Volapük's phonetic orthography and its simple, regular grammar, free from the complexities of many existing languages. The author then delves into the development of the language, discussing the impact of the Volapük Congress in Munich and the subsequent changes and refinements made to the language. Ultimately, the book examines the practical benefits of Volapük for individuals, businesses, and the world at large. It presents Volapük as a language that could facilitate international trade, scholarly collaboration, and cultural understanding, paving the way for a more interconnected and harmonious world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
Volapük: An Easy Method of Acquiring the Universal Language (Classic Reprint)
Author
Johann Martin Schleyer, Klas August Linderfelt
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
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Paperback
Language
English
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9781333902889
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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