First published 1910 in Essays and Studies by Members of the English Association collected by A. C. Bradley; now reprinted by permission with Notes and Explanation Oxford, At the Clarendon Press 1913

Written by the poet and essayist Robert Bridges, this book offers a fascinating look at the English language and its evolution over time. With insights and observations that are just as relevant today as they were when the book was first published, this is a must-read for language lovers and history buffs alike. 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 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. 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.