The Absolute Participle in Middle and Modern English: Dissertation (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ross, Charles Hunter

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Definitions of the absolute participial clause are not want ing, but the most comprehensive one yet given is that of Callaway When to a substantive not the subject of a verb and dependent upon no other word in the sentence (noun, adjective, verb, or preposition) a participle is joined as its predicate, a clause is formed that modifies the verbal predi cate of the sentence and denotes an accompanying circum stance, as in The train having gone, I returned home.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1527628639
ISBN 13: 9781527628632
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 74

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The Absolute Participle in Middle and Modern English: Dissertation

Charles Hunter Ross

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ISBN 10: 1527628639 ISBN 13: 9781527628632

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the depths of the absolute participle�"a grammatical construction whereby a participle modifies a noun regardless of the noun's function in a sentence�"from its Old English origins through to its development and use in Middle and Modern English. The author provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the construction's occurrence, showing its sporadic use in Old English and its gradual increase in Middle English, influenced by Old French and Italian. The author further argues that its widespread adoption in Modern English is largely due to the impact of the Renaissance and the revival of classical learning. The book offers a nuanced understanding of the absolute participle's evolution, shedding light on its significance in the development of English grammar and syntax and providing valuable insights into the historical evolution of the English language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527628632_0

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