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Where does today's English come from? This book describes the nature of language and language change, and presents a history of the English language from prehistory to the present day, dealing with key topics such as grammar, pronunciation and semantics. The main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics are also explained. Charles Barber uses familiar texts, including the English of King Alfred, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Addison, to illustrate the state of the English language through time. This is a fascinating book for anyone with an interest in language.
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Charles Barber was formerly Reader in English Language and Literature at the University of Leeds. He died in 2000.
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'... a sound and comprehensive account of the development of English, its place in the world today and its possible future.' English Studies
'A clear, readable introduction to language ... the layers of vocabulary are dealt with brilliantly ...'. Good Book Guide
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0521785707
- ISBN 13 9780521785709
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages312
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