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Record Nr.

UNINA9910783654403321

Autore

Smith J. J (Jeremy J.)

Titolo

Essentials of early English : an introduction to Old, Middle, and Early modern English / / Jeremy J. Smith

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2005

ISBN

1-134-29242-2

1-134-29243-0

1-280-26816-6

9786610268160

0-203-08710-0

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (265 p.)

Classificazione

18.04

HE 200

HE 350

HE 400

HE 600

HE 680

Disciplina

420.9

Soggetti

English language - Grammar, Historical

English language - Old English, ca. 450-1100 - Grammar

English language - Middle English, 1100-1500 - Grammar

English language - Early modern, 1500-1700 - Grammar

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Previous ed.: 1999.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Bookcover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Introduction; 2 Describing language; 3 Old English; 4 Middle English; 5 Early Modern English; Section A Old English Texts; Section B Middle English Texts; Section C Early Modern English Texts; Annotated Bibliography; Old English Glossary; Thematic Index

Sommario/riassunto

This is a completely revised and updated edition of a highly successful textbook.It provides 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 second edition include:newly added Middle English and Early Modern English sample texts and accompanyi