The Bishop's Grammar: Robert Lowth and the Rise of Prescriptivism - Tieken-Boon van Ostade, Ingrid (English Department, University of Leiden) - Books - Oxford University Press - 9780199579273 - November 25, 2010
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The Bishop's Grammar: Robert Lowth and the Rise of Prescriptivism

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A spirited account of the life and times of one of the seminal figures in history of English grammar which dispels the myth of Lowth as the icon of prescriptivism, and establishes him as a key figure in the history of English grammar. It will appeal to everyone interested in the history of English the long-running debate on linguistic correctness.


358 pages, figures

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released November 25, 2010
ISBN13 9780199579273
Publishers Oxford University Press
Pages 360
Dimensions 164 × 247 × 33 mm   ·   702 g
Language English  

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