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Lindley Murray

American grammarian
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Lindley Murray was an American grammarian who settled in England in 1784. He is known for his influential grammar textbooks, particularly his English Grammar, published in 1795. This work became immensely popular and went through numerous editions, shaping the teaching of English grammar for many years. Murray's approach was influenced by the prescriptive grammar prevalent in the 18th century, which often viewed Latin as a superior language and sought to establish strict rules for English usage. His other popular textbooks included an English Reader and an English Spelling Book.1

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  1. linguistics - The Renaissance
  2. Sir James Murray
  3. grammar
  4. English language - Age of Johnson
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