| The English Language: A Historical Introduction Contributor(s): Barber, Charles (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1139106899 ISBN-13: 9781139106894 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $140.25 Product Type: Open Ebook Published: November 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 420.9 |
| Series: Canto |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Where does today's English come from? This book describes the nature of language and language change, and presents a history of the English language from prehistory to the present day, dealing with key topics such as grammar, pronunciation and semantics. The main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics are also explained. Charles Barber uses familiar texts, including the English of King Alfred, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Addison, to illustrate the state of the English language through time. This is a fascinating book for anyone with an interest in language. |