An introduction to Old English [[electronic resource] /] / Richard Hogg ; revised by Rhona Alcorn

• Autore: Hogg Richard M
• Pubblicazione: Edinburgh, : Edinburgh University Press, c2012
• Edizione: 2nd. ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (174 p.)
• Disciplina: 429
• Soggetto topico: English language - Old English, ca. 450-1100; English language - Old English, ca. 450-1100 - Grammar
• Altri autori: AlcornRhona
• Note generali: Previous ed.: 2002.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p.159-161) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; To Readers; Preface to the revised edition; 1 Origins and sources; 2 The basic elements; 3 More nouns and adjectives; 4 Verb forms; 5 Strong verbs; 6 Noun phrases and verb phrases; 7 Clauses; 8 Vocabulary; 9 Variety; 10 The future; Old English - present-day English glossary; Glossary of linguistic terms; Recommended reading; References; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: An accessible overview of the first centuries in the history of the English languageCombining a wide variety of short texts with a coherent and up-to-date assessment of the forms of language which remain as the foundation of English today, this introduction offers a unique study of Old English in context. It is designed for students unfamiliar with the earliest stages of the English language and provides a basis for further study of the history of the language to the present day. All the basic elements of Old English are covered, including nouns, adjectives, verbs, syntax, word order, vocabula
• Titolo autorizzato: An introduction to Old English
• ISBN: 0-7486-5431-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910790233403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Edinburgh textbooks on the English language.