Traité touchant le commun usage de l'escriture françoise by Meigret
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So, what's this book actually about? In the 1540s, Louis Meigret looked at how French was written and basically said, 'This makes no sense.' His Traité touchant le commun usage de l'escriture françoise is his detailed case for spelling reform. He points out all the inconsistencies—silent letters, letters that sound the same but are written differently, the whole mess. He wasn't just complaining; he proposed a whole new, simplified system where spelling would directly represent pronunciation. Imagine trying to get everyone to agree on that today!
Why You Should Read It
Okay, a 16th-century treatise on orthography might not sound like a page-turner, but hear me out. This book is fascinating because it's about power, identity, and change. Meigret was fighting against tradition, arguing that language should serve the people who use it, not confuse them. Reading his arguments, you get a real sense of his personality—part scholar, part revolutionary. It makes you think about all the 'rules' we take for granted in our own language and who decided they were rules in the first place.
Final Verdict
This one is perfect for word nerds, history lovers, and anyone who's ever been annoyed by English spelling (you'll feel Meigret's pain!). It's not a novel; it's an intellectual adventure. You'll need a little patience for the old French, but it's worth it to meet this feisty, forward-thinking thinker who wanted to tidy up the written word centuries before spellcheck was even a dream.
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Logan Lewis
6 months agoBased on the summary, I decided to read it and the atmosphere created is totally immersive. I learned so much from this.
John Martinez
1 year agoAmazing book.
John Thomas
1 year agoClear and concise.
Elijah Davis
1 year agoI had low expectations initially, however the clarity of the writing makes this accessible. This story will stay with me.
John Lewis
1 year agoA bit long but worth it.