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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the evolution of the English language through the lens of a specific grammatical phenomenon - the use of 'of' as a substitute for the genitive case. The author traces the development of 'of' from its Old English origins, demonstrating how it gradually gained ground on other prepositions, particularly in the late Middle English period. The author argues that this shift was influenced by a combination of factors, including the decline of West Saxon 'on', confusion with the homophonous 'of', and the influence of French 'de'. The book also explores the semantic nuances of 'of' in various constructions, such as those denoting origin, cause, quality, and possession. The author shows how 'of' came to express a wide range of relationships, often blending with other prepositions and evolving new meanings. This in-depth analysis sheds light on the complex interplay of linguistic and historical factors that shaped the development of English grammar, offering valuable insights for scholars of linguistics, philology, and English language history. 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 9781330613948_0
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 56 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25929268/2
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