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“Grammar is the logic of speech, even as logic is the grammar of reason.”

Quote by Richard Chenevix Trench

Book:On the Study of Words Lectures Addressed (originally) to the Pupils at the Diocesan Training-school, Winchester by Richard Chenevix Trench

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On the Study of Words Lectures Addressed (originally) to the Pupils at the Diocesan Training-school, Winchester by Richard Chenevix Trench

Richard Chenevix Trench's lectures delve into the intricacies of language, focusing on the study of words and their significance. The book is a compilation of these lectures, which were initially intended for students at the Diocesan Training-school in Winchester. It offers insights into linguistic theory and practice, providing a comprehensive examination of the nature of words and their role in language. more

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Richard Chenevix Trench

Richard Chenevix Trench (September 9, 1807 - March 28, 1886) was a renowned British poet. Known for his unique poetic style and elegant language, Trench's works have had a profound influence on subsequent poets. more

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