Learn how English sounds evolved from Old English to modern speech with clear, student-friendly guidance.
This guide, Foundations of Old English: A student’s guide to sounds, grammar, and the history of English pronunciation, explains how speech sounds are produced and how they changed over time.
It connects Modern English sounds with the history of Old and Middle English, and shows practical methods for studying phonetics with real examples.
Ideal for readers new to Old English or anyone studying the history of English pronunciation.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, an esteemed text for nearly a century, illuminates the intricacies of Chaucer's language as captured through a meticulous analysis of selected medieval texts. For students and language enthusiasts alike, it unveils the linguistic landscape of Chaucer's era, guiding readers through the intricacies of Middle English, its origins, and its evolution. Beyond the practicalities of pronunciation, the author offers deep insights into the words Chaucer chose, dissecting their intimate connection to the themes, cultural currents, and historical context that shaped his literary genius. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330556702_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330556702
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330556702
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)