Henry Sweet

Linguist

Henry Sweet was a pioneering English philologist, phonetician, and grammarian, widely regarded as a leading figure in the study of language in the late 19th century. He made significant contributions to the study of Old English and the history of the English language, publishing influential works such as 'An Anglo-Saxon Reader'. His irascible personality and groundbreaking work are often cited as a primary inspiration for the character of Professor Henry Higgins in George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion'. Sweet's meticulous approach to phonetics laid the groundwork for future developments in linguistics and language teaching.

Sep 15, 1845 - Apr 30, 1912 English 9 Quotes

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