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Hieroglyfic: or, a Grammatical Introduction to an Universal Hieroglyfic Language

By Rowland Jones

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A journey to uncover the original secrets of language through symbols, sounds, and the very nature of humanity itsef.

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2019-05-13
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"Hieroglyfic: or, a Grammatical Introduction to an Universal Hieroglyfic Language" by Rowland Jones is a detailed look at language and its structure from long ago. It is all about creating a hieroglyphic language that everyone can use by connecting English symbols and sounds, while also studying English, Welsh, Greek, and Latin. The book talks about the thinking behind language, what it means to be human, and where language first came from, hoping to fix what the author sees as problems with languages at the time. The author starts off by explaining how important and complicated language is, and begins an investigation into humankind and the origin of language, suggesting that our way of speaking is a divine gift that ties us to nature and everything around us. The work finds fault with the way dictionaries are put together these days and pushes for a return to a more simple understanding of language by carefully studying its rules. The author is enticing an effort for readers to think about how language, thought, and who we are connect with each other.

About the Author

Rowland Jones (1722–1774) was a Welsh lawyer and philologist of radical linguistic views.

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