The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction

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The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction is for anyone interested in the history of the English language. While leading the reader through the pre-history of English, through Germanic times, Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English, the book also introduces the reader to concepts in theoretical and historical linguistics. It includes authentic texts from each period of the language, from Beowulf to the King James Bible. This book is a great introduction to the field of linguistics for anyone interested in language!
 

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Contenido

PREFACE
IndoEuropeanPhonetics andPhonology
GERMANIC
The Subdivisions ofGermanic
Sample Texts
OLD ENGLISH
Literature
Sample Texts
Literature
Sample Texts
EARLY MODERN ENGLISH
THE FUTURE OF ENGLISH
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
Derechos de autor

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Acerca del autor (2013)

Scott Shay is a linguist and author of books on Germanic linguistics. Growing up in the Pennsylvania Dutch country sparked his interest in language and linguistics, especially of the Germanic languages. After spending several year studying in Germany, he received a Master of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in Germanic linguistics. He is currently working on his PhD in the field. He is the author of several books, including Middle High German Verbs (2006), The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction (2008), the iRef Guide: German Grammar (2011), the iRef Guide: Spanish Grammar (2012), and the iRef Guide: Dutch Grammar (2011).

Información bibliográfica

TítuloThe History of English: A Linguistic Introduction
AutorScott Shay
EditorWardja Press, 2013
ISBN0985399112, 9780985399115
  
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