Essentials of Early English: An Introduction to Old, Middle, and Early Modern EnglishPsychology Press, 2005 - 248 páginas This is a completely revised and updated edition of a highly successful textbook. It provides a practical and highly accessible introduction to the early stages of the English language: Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English. Designed specifically as a handbook for students beginning the study of early English language, whether for linguistic or literary purposes, it presumes little or no prior knowledge of the history of English.
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Essentials of Early English: Old, Middle and Early Modern English Jeremy J. Smith,Jeremy Smith Vista previa limitada - 2006 |
Essentials of Early English: Old, Middle and Early Modern English Jeremy J. Smith,Jeremy Smith Vista previa limitada - 2006 |
Essentials of Early English: An Introduction to Old, Middle, and Early ... Jeremy J. Smith Vista previa limitada - 2005 |
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