Isbn: 9781333520014 - a dissertation on the history and development of the english verb (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 delves into the evolution of the English language from its Anglo-Saxon origins to the Early English period. It particularly focuses on the development of the English verb across this transitional time, examining the changes in grammar, form, and meaning in detail. The author traces the movement from the complex inflectional system of Old English to the more simplified structure of Early English, exploring the processes of vowel shifts, sound changes, and the replacement of strong verb conjugations with weak ones. The historical and linguistic context of this important shift is meticulously presented, providing insights into the evolution of English grammar and the broader processes at play in the formation of the modern English language. 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.…