The author of the book "Essay on the origin of language, based on modern research, in particular on the works of M. Renan" is Frederick William Farrar. In his work, he investigates the origin of language, relying on modern discoveries and especially on the works of the outstanding philosopher and linguist Michel Renan. The book offers the reader an in-depth analysis of the evolution of language and its development, considering various theories and views on this issue. With the help of modern research and analysis of the works of prominent researchers, the author tries to shed new light on the topic of the origin of language and formulate his own conclusions. This book is interesting both to specialists in the field of linguistics and to everyone who is interested in issues of language and its origin.