The Comic English Grammar
Gelesen von Ruth Golding
Percival Leigh
(4,796 Sterne; 27 Bewertungen)
This is a basic grammar, treating of the parts of speech, syntax, versification, pronunciation and punctuation.
The listener is warned that there is quite a dated feel about this little grammar as the author, in keeping with the times (1840), is a frightful snob about social classes, scathing about 'vulgar speech' and also sometimes quite rude about American turns of phrase. The author is not remotely as comical as he thinks he is, but it has its moments. (Summary by Ruth Golding) (3 hr 38 min)
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(5 Sterne)
While it is mainly an educational book about grammar, it provides fun insight into English language and culture. Ms. Golding perfectly applies the accents and feelings for all the example quotes.
Julieg
(5 Sterne)
this was fun and funny and very well read
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Idris S
(4,5 Sterne)
Thank you, Mrs. Golding