An Introduction To Middle English
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- Synopsis
- An Introduction to Middle Englishis designed to provide undergraduate students of English historical linguistics with a concise description of the language during the period 1100-1500. Middle English, the language of Chaucer, is discussed in relation to both earlier and later stages in the history of English, and in relation to other languages with which it came into contact. Features:* the historical and geographical contexts of Middle English* the evidence for Middle English* the principal features of Middle English spelling, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary* an introduction to Middle English textual studies* selected Middle English texts, both literary and non-literary* notes, glossaries and annotated bibliographies* questions for reviewMost other introductory books on Middle English focus on literary rather than linguistic matters; this book is designed to redress the balance, by providing students of English language with an up-to-date, authoritative survey which takes account of recent trends in historical linguistics.
- Copyright:
- 2002
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9780748614813
- Publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 07/31/17
- Copyrighted By:
- Jeremy Smith, Simon Horobin
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- Yes
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Foreign Language Study
- Submitted By:
- Avril Cuthbert
- Proofread By:
- Avril Cuthbert
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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