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Loading... The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language (original 1995; edition 1995)by David Crystal
Work InformationThe Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language by David Crystal (1995)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. a revolution in publishing I have only read the history of English Language "Old English" and "Middle English" sections and they are very good. It is a great companion so far to someone studying the history of English Literature. For each page having separate information from the next, and being slightly disjointed, there is a lot of information on the origins of the English Language. Also, book used to have a different plural form. It was bek. (Long E) If I had just learned that, I think it would have made this book valuable! Excellent large format book which examines, in a general way, the subtleties of the English language as it is spoken, written and continues to evolve in England. Later chapters illustrate how English is used in other countries. The author intends to promote identity, continuity, coherence and fluctuations among English speakers themselves. The discovery of linguistic roots is an added bonus. Glossary, Symbols and abbreviations, Bibliography, further reading, Index. no reviews | add a review
References to this work on external resources. Wikipedia in English (11)An exploration of the history, structure, and use of the English language discusses its origins and evolution, its use in literature, and its structural features, and addresses grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. No library descriptions found. |
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