Quack! What's a lame duck? A German punctuation kerfuffle.
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Apostrophes and Orthography: The Evolution of German Spelling
This chapter explores the evolution of German spelling, highlighting the introduction of the sharp S symbol and recent capitalization reforms. It also addresses the debates and controversies surrounding spelling changes, particularly the approval of the apostrophe in proper nouns.
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