Chaucer's Relative Constructions Relative, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Studies in Philology - Couverture souple

Wilson, Louis Round

 
9781330660645: Chaucer's Relative Constructions Relative, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Studies in Philology

Synopsis

Explore how Chaucer built flexible relative clauses to shape meaning and rhythm. This study reveals the tricks that keep sentences compact and ideas clear.

Designed for students and curious readers of medieval English, this volume analyzes how relative pronouns and constructions work in Chaucer’s prose and poetry. It compares Chaucer’s style with Malory and traces the historical shifts that influenced form and function. The result is a clear, accessible look at a key part of Chaucer’s linguistic artistry without heavy jargon.




  • Discover why that and which are used differently and what that reveals about sentence structure

  • See how pronouns sometimes pair with verbs and prepositions to express case and meaning

  • Learn about compression, hypotaxis, and the balance between old forms and Modern English tendencies

  • Explore representative examples from Chaucer and related works to understand the patterns



Ideal for readers of medieval English linguistics, Chaucer studies, and anyone curious about the evolution of English sentence design.

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9781528571531: Chaucer's Relative Constructions Relative, Vol. 1: Studies in Philology (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  1528571533 ISBN 13 :  9781528571531
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2019
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