Enough Is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell

Print length: 287 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Dey Street Books
Publication date: 15 April 2025

Name: Enough Is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell
SKU: 9780063360211
Availability: InStock

SKU: 9780063360211

Original price was: ₹1,099.00.Current price is: ₹802.27.

Discover the hilarious 500-year battle to simplify English spelling in ‘Enough Is Enuf’. From Ben Franklin and Mark Twain to modern texts and Twitter, explore the fascinating history of the Simplified Spelling Movement. Anyone who’s ever grappled with English’s absurd inconsistencies will relate to the valiant, often comical, efforts of linguistic rebels. Learn why our writing system remains so complex, who dared to champion change, and how technology might finally be making phonetic spelling a reality. This witty and insightful book reveals the unsung heroes of spelling reform and their enduring legacy, perfect for fans of language, history, and good humor. Get your copy from The Bookish Owl today!

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