| An Introduction to Middle English Contributor(s): Horobin, Simon (Author), Smith, Jeremy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195219503 ISBN-13: 9780195219500 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $24.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: This authoritative survey offers a concise description of Middle English, the language of Chaucer, during the period from 1100 to 1500. Middle English is discussed in relation to both earlier and later stages in the history of English and in regard to other languages with which it came into contact. The book covers the principal features of Middle English spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary and also introduces Middle English textual studies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 427.02 |
| LCCN: 2002192697 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.44" W x 8.48" (0.53 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This authoritative survey offers a concise description of Middle English, the language of Chaucer, during the period from 1100 to 1500. Middle English is discussed in relation to both earlier and later stages in the history of English and in regard to other languages with which it came into contact. The book covers the principal features of Middle English spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary and also introduces Middle English textual studies. |