I had modern spelling differences in mind. e.g. British English vs American English. You're taking this thought to the extreme. Old English would indeed be unintelligible and we'd be better off reading modernized versions of such archaic texts.
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Originally Posted by carpetmojo
I wonder, have you ever tried reading anything written in the "good old days" when spelling (or grammar come to that) was not codified at all , and you spelt/wrote as you thought ?
While amusing for a while, it is sometimes incomprehensible.
And pity the poor teachers !
[ Been longing to use that........... ] |