Some Notes on the Leading Grammatical Characteristics of the Principal Early English Dialects (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Wm. Teodor Patrick Sturzen-Becker

 
9781333916015: Some Notes on the Leading Grammatical Characteristics of the Principal Early English Dialects (Classic Reprint)

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This book explores the development of the English language during the years between the Norman Conquest and Chaucer. The author traces changes in vocabulary, orthography, and grammatical structure, with particular emphasis on the emergence of four distinct written dialects: Southern, East Midland, West Midland, and Northern. The work provides valuable insights into the evolution of the English language and its regional variations during a period of significant linguistic change.

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