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The narrative explores the challenges of the English language and the need for phonetic reform, embodied in a character who champions this cause. The author reflects on historical figures in phonetics, highlighting their quirks and contributions, particularly focusing on Henry Sweet, a brilliant yet controversial phonetician. Sweet's disdain for conventional academia and his unconventional approach to language reform serve as a critique of societal attitudes toward English. The play intertwines humor and social commentary, emphasizing the cultural significance of language.
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Pygmalion, George Bernard Shaw
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2008
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- Titul
- Pygmalion
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- George Bernard Shaw
- Vydavatel
- Akasha Classics
- Rok vydání
- 2008
- Počet stran
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9781605120812
- Kategorie
- Divadlo / Drama
- Anotace
- The narrative explores the challenges of the English language and the need for phonetic reform, embodied in a character who champions this cause. The author reflects on historical figures in phonetics, highlighting their quirks and contributions, particularly focusing on Henry Sweet, a brilliant yet controversial phonetician. Sweet's disdain for conventional academia and his unconventional approach to language reform serve as a critique of societal attitudes toward English. The play intertwines humor and social commentary, emphasizing the cultural significance of language.