Isbn: 9780259807117 - autour d'un mot: leçon inaugurale faite le 26 septembre 1917, à l'occasion de son installation comme lecteur de langue et de littérature françaises à l'université d'amsterdam (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of the French word 'foie' (liver) as a lens through which to examine the evolution of the French language. The author takes readers on a journey through time, tracing the word's origins in Latin and its subsequent transformation under the influence of various linguistic forces. Along the way, the book delves into fundamental concepts of linguistics, including sound change, analogy, and the relationship between language and culture. By examining a single word, the author sheds light on the broader processes that have shaped the development of French and provides insights into the nature of language itself. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…