Prosodia Rationalis - Joshua Steele - Bog

Prosodia Rationalis is a book written by Joshua Steele in 1779, which aims to establish a system for representing the melody and rhythm of speech through specific symbols. The book explores the idea that speech has its own musicality, and that this musicality can be captured and preserved through a system of notation.Steele's system of notation is based on the use of symbols to represent the pitch, duration, and emphasis of different sounds in speech. He argues that this system can be used to accurately capture the musicality of speech, and that it has the potential to revolutionize the study of language and communication.Throughout the book, Steele provides examples of how his system of notation can be used to analyze and understand different types of speech, including poetry, public speaking, and everyday conversation. He also explores the relationship between speech and music, arguing that the two are closely connected and that his system of notation can be used to bridge the gap between the two.Overall, Prosodia Rationalis is a pioneering work in the field of linguistics and the study of speech. It offers a unique perspective on the musicality of language, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the ways in which we use symbols and notation to understand and communicate with one another.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.