Studies in English, or Glimpses of the Inner Life of Our Language (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

M. Schele De Vere

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332718582 ISBN 13 : 9781332718580

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Why English matters—and how it shaping the world today. This introduction surveys the rise of English as a global language and why studying its form, history, and inner life unlocks insight into a nation’s mind and culture.

This edition draws a clear line between outward word forms and their inner meanings, showing how language mirrors history, identity, and power. It argues that English deserves careful study, beyond memorizing rules, to understand how words carry culture, thought, and social change.

• See how English became the world’s lingua franca and what that says about culture and progress.


• Explore how words change meaning, form, and usage across centuries.


• Learn how foreign influences have been absorbed into English—and when they resist assimilation.


• Understand why studying words is a window into a nation’s mind and its history.

Ideal for readers curious about language, culture, and the forces that shape how we communicate in daily life.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332718582
• ISBN 13: 9781332718580
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 375
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