Tagalog Texts with Grammatical Analysis

"Tagalog Texts with Grammatical Analysis" by Leonard Bloomfield is a linguistic exploration of the Tagalog language from the early 20th century. It presents a collection of Tagalog texts, meticulously transcribed phonetically and analyzed grammatically, with the goal of deepening the understanding of the language's structure. The book zeroes in on the complexities of Tagalog pronunciation, sentence construction, and word formation, illuminating the unique linguistic characteristics of this Philippine language. Bloomfield’s approach involves analyzing spoken Tagalog through stories provided by Alfredo Viola Santiago, while highlighting the distinctive accentuation patterns in Santiago's speech. Bloomfield emphasizes that the core intent lies in furthering linguistic study, specifically concentrating on phonetics and grammar, rather than cultural or literary interpretation of the texts.