An essay upon the harmony of language, intended principally to illustrate that of the English language.

By William Mitford

Book Overview

An Essay Upon The Harmony Of Language is a book written by William Mitford in 1774. The book is primarily intended to illustrate the harmony of the English language. It is a comprehensive study of the structure and rhythm of the English language. The author explores the various elements of language such as syllables, accents, and pauses, and how they contribute to the overall harmony of the language. Mitford also examines the work of other writers and poets, including Shakespeare and Milton, to illustrate how they used language to create a harmonious effect. He argues that the harmony of language is essential to effective communication and that it can be achieved through careful attention to the structure and rhythm of words. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of language harmony. Mitford provides numerous examples and illustrations throughout the book to support his arguments. He also includes a section on the history of the English language and how it has evolved over time.Overall, An Essay Upon The Harmony Of Language is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the English language and its structure. It provides a detailed analysis of language harmony and offers practical advice on how to achieve it in writing and speech.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165311712
• ISBN13: 9781165311712
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"