The English Language In Its Elements And Forms: With A History Of Its Origin And Development (1858) - Softcover

Fowler, William Chauncey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1165434644 ISBN 13: 9781165434640

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The English Language In Its Elements And Forms: With A History Of Its Origin And Development is a comprehensive book written by William Chauncey Fowler in 1858. The book explores the English language in detail, covering its elements, forms, and history of origin and development. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the English language and its evolution over time.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the English language. The first few chapters discuss the basic elements of the language, such as its sounds, grammar, and vocabulary. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the forms of the language, including its syntax, morphology, and semantics.One of the key features of the book is its historical perspective. Fowler provides a detailed account of the origins of the English language, tracing its roots back to the Germanic tribes that migrated to Britain in the 5th and 6th centuries. He then goes on to explore the various stages of development that the language underwent over the centuries, including the Middle English period and the Renaissance.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels. It is an excellent resource for students of linguistics, English literature, and history, as well as anyone interested in the English language and its evolution. Overall, The English Language In Its Elements And Forms is a valuable contribution to the field of linguistics and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and development of the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165434644
• ISBN 13: 9781165434640
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 410