A Plea For The Queen's English: Stray Notes On Speaking And Spelling

""A Plea For The Queen�������s English: Stray Notes On Speaking And Spelling"" is a book written by Henry Alford, a prominent English theologian, writer, and poet. The book is a collection of essays and observations on the proper use of the English language, particularly in terms of pronunciation and spelling. Alford argues that the English language is a beautiful and expressive tool, but that it is often misused and degraded through laziness, ignorance, and carelessness. He offers practical advice on how to improve one's speaking and writing skills, emphasizing the importance of clear and concise communication. The book also includes discussions on the history and evolution of the English language, as well as examples of common errors and how to avoid them. Overall, ""A Plea For The Queen�������s English"" is a passionate and informative defense of the beauty and importance of the English language, and a call to all English speakers to take pride in and responsibility for their words.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.