This classic linguistic work by French writer Charles Nodier offers a critical examination of the major dictionaries of the French language. Published in 1823, this volume is a fascinating look at the development of French lexicography in the early 19th century and a valuable resource for literary scholars and historians of the French language. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.