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    Jan 8, 2009, 06:44 AM
    The english langugage
    I am trying to put together an essay about the development of the English langugage especially about William Caxton, standard english and Samuel Johnson.
    Any help would be appreciated:):):):)
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    Jan 24, 2009, 08:57 PM
    Hi, sparkydebbs!

    I'm sorry that no one came along to address your question! I also realize that your question is somewhat dated.

    However, did you finish your essay? If not, then I would be glad to help you in your development of it.

    Thanks!
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    Jun 27, 2009, 09:32 PM

    William Caxton was the first and major printer in the English Language. He favoured Chaucerian works, and that's why the Chaucerian spelling became rather standard as well as the Midlands dialect.

    Caxton is also famous for his story of going to Kent where his party asked a lady for Eggys, and she say she didn't speak French. She was looking for the eyren. etc.
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    Jun 27, 2009, 11:30 PM

    That's very interesting and informative, Blackkdark!

    Thanks!
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