La Grammaire Du Purisme Et L'académie Français Au 18E Siècle; Introduction à L'étude Des Commentaires Grammaticaux D'auteurs Classiques

The book delves into the history of the French Academy's language standardization efforts in the 18th century exploring debates on grammar definition Latin influence on French rules and classical author commentaries. It examines the clash between traditional grammar and evolving language usage author selection for commentaries and the composition of grammatical analyses. Appendices include dedications to the French Academy critiques on Racine Boileau and more showcasing academic pursuits of the era.