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Charles de Brosses
Charles de Brosses is celebrated for his Cartas confidenciales sobre Italia. This collection of letters provides a fascinating look at 18th-century Italy through his personal travel and cultural observations.
Traité de la formation méchanique des langues et des principes physiques de l'étymologie ..
Traité de la formation méchanique des langues et des principes physiques de l'étymologie ..
- Published
- 1801
- Language
- French
Synopsis
This foundational 19th-century work by Charles de Brosses explores the intricate origins and structure of human language. It presents a detailed treatise on the mechanical processes behind language formation, alongside an examination of the physical principles that govern etymology. A significant contribution to early linguistic thought, this volume offers a deep dive into how words come to be and evolve.