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The English language, in its earliest period, was spoken by a few thousand people, most of whom were illiterate. Today, more than 300 million people speak and write English as their first language. In this book, Robert Burchfield takes us on a brief tour of our ever-changing language as he surveys its history and development and assesses its current state. An eloquent guide, Burchfield examines the complexities of English, as well as its amazing resilience and flexibility. From vocabulary, syntax, and pronunciation, to an analysis of the role of literature and the English Bible in shaping the language, Burchfield infuses all his discussions with his fascination with the mystery of language and his confidence that English "can be used at the present time as in the past, with majesty and power, free of all fault."
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Robert Burchfield is Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary. He is also the author of The Spoken Word: A BBC Guide and editor of William Cobbett's A Grammar of the English Language.
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"An expert, absorbing guide to the English-speaking world's biggest asset."--Sunday Times (London)
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1985
- ISBN 10 019219173X
- ISBN 13 9780192191731
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages208
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