"The Comic English Grammar: A New and Facetious Introduction to the English Tongue" by Percival Leigh, is a funny exploration of English grammar from the 1800s that uses jokes and satire. The book starts off by explaining how the author wants to make learning grammar fun and easy. He shows how people mess up English in everyday life and makes fun of these mistakes with stories and drawings. The author hopes to help people use the language better by pointing out the funny ways they get it wrong, setting a playful tone for the rest of the book.
The Comic English Grammar: A New and Facetious Introduction to the English Tongue
By Percival Leigh
Discover a world where grammar lessons are hilarious, mistakes are comical, and learning the English language turns into a side-splitting adventure.
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