ISBN: 9780243227716 - Pour La Défense Française: Contre La Réforme De L'orthographe (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a treatise on the French language. It explores in depth the current and historical state of the language, the threats it faces, and the actions required to preserve its integrity. The author decries the ongoing government-led efforts to simplify the language by softening its rules with the stated goal of making French easier to learn. In the author's view, these efforts are misguided and will only weaken the language and its culture. To illustrate, the author provides historical context for the struggle over the French language, and provides rigorous analysis of the many proposed language reforms. The author writes with deep passion for the subject matter, and provides significant insight into the machinations of those who would alter the French language for political purposes. 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. print-on-demand item.…