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1. David Damrosch

Around the World in 80 Books

A hymn to the unifying power of literature... Around the World in 80 Books takes us on a tour of the author's global head, and while expanding our knowledge it enlarges our capacity for fellow-feeling

Langue Vernaculaire

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. On appelle langue vernaculaire la langue locale communément parlée au sein d'une communauté. Ce terme s'emploie souvent en opposition avec le terme langue véhiculaire, liturgique ou encore lingua franca. Par exemple, lorsque la liturgie catholique était en latin, elle était la même dans le monde entier : le latin servait de langue liturgique véhiculaire. Dans le même temps, l'enseignement de la religion se faisait en langue locale, la langue vernaculaire. On trouve aussi cette distinction dans les échanges économiques et commerciaux d'aujourd'hui, où l'anglais sert de langue véhiculaire face à la multitude des langues vernaculaires.

Liu Bannong

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Liu Bannong was a Chinese linguist and poet. A native of Jiangsu, he was an important contributor to the influential magazine La Jeunesse during the May Fourth Movement. He began writing poetry in vernacular Chinese in 1917, and was credited with having coined the Chinese feminine pronoun ta, which only exists in writing and which he made use of in his poems. The usage was popularised by the song Jiao Wo Ruhe Bu Xiang Ta, a "pop hit" in the 1930s in China. The lyrics were written by him and the melody by Yuen Ren Chao.

1. F. E. , Pargiter

Vocabulary of Peculiar Vernacular Bengali Words

"Vocabulary of Peculiar Vernacular Bengali Words" is an essential philological resource compiled by the scholar F. E. Pargiter. This volume serves as a specialized lexicon dedicated to the nuanced and often overlooked vernacular expressions of the Bengali language. Moving beyond standard dictionary definitions, the work focuses on peculiar words-those regionalisms, colloquialisms, and unique linguistic constructs that characterize the spoken tongue of the early 20th century. The collection is meticulously organized to assist scholars, linguists, and students of South Asian languages in understanding the depth and diversity of Bengali speech. Pargiter's expertise in Indian history and culture provides a solid foundation for this linguistic study, making it a valuable tool for those interested in the evolution of regional dialects and the preservation of vernacular traditions. By documenting these specific terms, "Vocabulary of Peculiar Vernacular Bengali Words" offers a window into the cultural and social life of the era, captured through its unique vocabulary. Whether for academic research or a deep interest in the linguistic heritage of South Asia, this work remains a significant contribution to the field of Indic studies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

1. F E Pargiter

Vocabulary of Peculiar Vernacular Bengali Words

1. Martin McLaughlin

Leon Battista Alberti

"[A] learned, lucid book. . . . McLaughlin has set out to show what sort of writer Alberti was, and the results are impressive."---Anthony Grafton, London Review of Books