Description
| Product ID: | 9781032058450 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Essentials of Early English |
| Subtitle: | An Introduction to Old, Middle, and Early Modern English |
| Authors: | Author: Jeremy J. Smith |
| Page Count: | 246 |
| Subjects: | Language: history and general works, Language: history & general works, Historical and comparative linguistics, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Historical & comparative linguistics, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, English, Middle English |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This book is the third edition of a successful textbook. Essentials of Early English is a practical and highly accessible introduction to the early stages of the English language: Old English, Middle English, and Early Modem English. The third edition of this successful textbook has been fully revised and updated. Essentials of Early English is 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. Features of this new edition include:
A contextual introduction of the history of English is provided, which includes an outline of English in relation to its origins. A deeper analysis is then given on each of the key stages of Early English, using the language of King Alfred, Chaucer, and Shakespeare respectively to illustrate points. Thus, the essential characteristics of each stage of the language are provided to create the ideal course book for History of English courses and to give the student a firm foundation of basic linguistic knowledge which can be applied to further study. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-11-21 |
