A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish

Butt, John; Benjamin, Carmen

ISBN 10: 0713166126 / ISBN 13: 9780713166125

Published by Edward Arnold, 1989

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish
• Publisher: Edward Arnold
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713166126
• ISBN 13: 9780713166125
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1753696299.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 7659087
• Signed: 7/28/2025 9:51:39 AM
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Synopsis

This work presents a detailed description of modern Spanish, drawing on conversational and written examples taken from both the old and the new worlds. It takes into account the growing prestige of Latin-American Spanish as well as Iberian Spanish.

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Author: Butt

ISBN: 0071440496

Category: Language/Spanish

Trim Size: 6 3/4 x 9 1/2

UPC: 639785387497

Price: $32.95

[category] Language/Spanish

"A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish is an essential reference tool for all interested in the Spanish language. The most extensive and accurate single-volume comprehensive source of information on contemporary Spanish language currently in existence in the English language."
--George DeMello, Professor of Hispanic Linguistics, University of Iowa

"Although I have several Spanish grammar reference texts in my collection, A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish is the one I reach for first. I find it to be not only comprehensive, but very user friendly."
--Patricia Seaver, Assistant Professor of Spanish, State University of New York (SUNY)

A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish is internationally known as the standard English-language reference grammar for the Spanish language. This bestselling resource has provided teachers and language learners with a comprehensive, accessible, and jargon-free guide to the forms and structures of Spanish as it is currently spoken and written in Spain and in across Latin America.

Each grammar concept is introduced by a thorough explanation, including helpful information on the level of usage (formal, familiar, colloquial, and popular) and regional use. Examples from contemporary sources--such as the Internet, magazines, and newspapers--illustrate each point and clarify the nuances of current usage.

Newly updated throughout, this revised edition includes:

• The latest findings on Spanish usage from the Royal Spanish Academy--not found in other grammars
• Fresh example sentences featuring the differences between Spanish and Latin American Spanish
• A new page layout, with more tables and summary sections, to make grammar explanations even more accessible
• A glossary of grammatical terms

John Butt is emeritus Professor of Hispanic Studies, King's College, London. Carmen Benjamin is a former lecturer in Hispanic Studies at King's College, London.