In this passionate defense of the purity and clarity of the German language, Kinderling argues that linguistic precision is essential for the cultivation of national identity and cultural pride. With examples drawn from literature, philosophy, and politics, Kinderling challenges his readers to take an active role in the preservation of their linguistic heritage. 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.