Editors lament foreign and native writers poor English
The piece critiques editors noting widespread spelling and phrasing errors from contributors with education. It mocks lines such as "deep, dark air" and "wreathed in a smile that strangely reminded me of an angel," cites translator missteps, and highlights a story filled with awkward phrases from diverse writers.
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The Value of Initials in Language and Society
A historical note on how initials and abbreviations populate English speech and documents from parliament to theatre riots. It surveys social usage, honors titles, and the public perception of abbreviated forms, contrasting formal and conversational practice. It cites examples from Byron, Dickens, Lamb, and political titles, ending with a vignette about coded dialogue and social status.
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When Johnny Reintects and the Vase
Johnny debates knocking a vase from a table and catching it, weighing the impossible logic with his mother’s cautious guidance. Rockland Tribus.
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