The Cambridge History of the English Language: 1476-1776: Volume 3 - Hardcover

 
9780521264761: The Cambridge History of the English Language: 1476-1776: Volume 3

Synopsis

This volume spans Middle English, Early Modern English and the early stages of modern language.

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'... the fullest treatment of the language of the period available in one place to date.' Language

Book Description

This volume traces the development of English from Middle English through Early Modern English to the early stages of the modern language. It covers orthography, punctuation, phonology, morphology, syntax, lexis and semantics, regional and social variation, and literary language. It includes a glossary of linguistic terms and an extensive bibliography.

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