The English language : a historical introduction
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The English language : a historical introduction
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Cambridge University Press, 2000
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-291) and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
The English Language: A Historical Introduction covers the history of the English language from its prehistoric Indo-European origins to the present day. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, Charles Barber describes the nature of language and language change, and presents a history of the English language at different periods, dealing with key topics such as grammar, pronunciation and semantics. Where necessary, he introduces and explains the main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics. There are also chapters on English in the scientific age, English as a world language and the future of the language. Charles Barber uses dozens of familiar texts, including the English of King Alfred, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Addison, to illustrate the state of the English language through time in a range of contexts. This is a fascinating book for anyone with an interest in language.
目次
- List of figures
- Preface
- 1. What is language?
- 2. The flux of language
- 3. The Indo-European languages
- 4. The Germanic languages
- 5. Old English
- 6. Norsemen and Normans
- 7. Middle English
- 8. Early Modern English
- 9. English in the scientific age
- 10. English as a world language
- 11. English today and tomorrow
- Notes and suggestions for further reading
- Bibliography
- Index.
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