The Absence of Accents in English Language: A Historical Perspective
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Summary
The article depicts a scene from a scriptorium where Godwin is tasked with copying the Chronicle. It explores the absence of accents in the English language and contrasts it with the prevalence of accents in French.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe cold of the stone floor in the scriptorium creeps up through Godwin’s boots. He pays it no mind.
But Abbot Robert will want to inspect the work before vespers.
Last week, the abbot pointed at Godwin’s lettering and called it “crude.” The word still stings.
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