The English Language: A Historical Introduction
Charles Barber
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.
Book of the Canto series
- ISBN: 0521785707
- ISBN-13: 9780521785709
- Author : Charles Barber
- Language : English
- Format: Paperback - Search for other formats
- Publication Date: 5/1/2000
- Publisher Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- Price ($AUD): $41.95
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