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

• Autore: Smith J. J (Jeremy J.)
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2005
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (265 p.)
• Disciplina: 420.9
• Soggetto topico: 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
• Classificazione: 18.04; HE 200; HE 350; HE 400; HE 600; HE 680
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Essentials of early English
• ISBN: 1-134-29242-2; 1-134-29243-0; 1-280-26816-6; 9786610268160; 0-203-08710-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910783654403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II