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OverviewWilliam Cobbett (1763-1835), author of Rural Rides, is (in the words of G. K. Chesterton) 'the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator'. A champion of the poor who had taught himself to read and write, his radicalism brought him into conflict with the authorities on many occasions, but he reserved a special kind of venom for politicians like Lord Castlereagh and the Duke of Wellington, for men of letters like Dr Johnson, the lexicographer, and for Fellows of English Colleges, 'who live by the sweat of other people's brows'. He takes all of these to task in his Grammar for their poor command of English, which was (he says) no better than that of chambermaids, hucksters, and plough-boys. Written in the form of letters to his fourteen-year-old son, James, the Grammar is the most colourful and entertaining treatment of the subject ever published - plebeian, prejudiced, and richly illustrated with examples from the language of the countryside. The text is that of the 1823 edition, which includes Six Lessons 'intended to prevent Statesmen from using false grammar'. A new introduction by Lord Hattersley gives a modern perspective on the book and confirms its interest and importance to the modern reader as they were of influence in their own time. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William CobbettPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 12.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 19.00cm Weight: 0.209kg ISBN: 9780198605089ISBN 10: 0198605080 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 01 April 2003 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews.. .the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator --G. K. Chesterton . ..the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator --G. K. Chesterton .,. the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator --G. K. Chesterton ., . the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator --G. K. Chesterton , .. the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator --G. K. Chesterton .,. the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator --G. K. Chesterton ... the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator --G. K. Chesterton .,. the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator --G. K. Chesterton<br> ...the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator--G. K. Chesterton Author InformationWilliam Cobbett (1763-1835), author of Rural Rides, is (in the words of G. K. Chesterton) 'the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator'. A champion of the poor who had taught himself to read and write, his radicalism brought him into conflict with the authorities on many occasions, but he reserved a special kind of venom for politicians like Lord Castlereagh and the Duke of Wellington, for men of letters like Dr Johnson, the lexicographer, and for Fellows of English Colleges, 'who live by the sweat of other people's brows'. He became well known as a radical socialist in his time, and was imprisoned for two years for writing against flogging in the army. He became an MP (for Oldham) in 1832 after the First Reform Bill. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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