The Sounds and History of the German Language (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Prokosch, E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332767281 ISBN 13 : 9781332767281

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive guide to the phonetics and history of the German language. It offers a detailed explanation of the sounds of the language, tracing their evolution from the Indo-European parent language through Germanic and High German stages. The author meticulously examines the intricate consonant shifts and vowel changes that shaped the German language, offering insights into the fascinating interplay between sound and meaning. He also analyzes the development of German grammar, exploring the evolution of verb tenses, noun declensions, and pronoun forms. The book distinguishes itself by presenting a unified approach to phonetics and historical grammar, demonstrating how the two fields are deeply interconnected and complement each other in understanding the German language. The author challenges conventional wisdom by offering new interpretations of certain linguistic phenomena, such as the Germanic preterit and the High German sound shift, ultimately demonstrating how a thorough understanding of sound evolution reveals the dynamic nature of language.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332767281
• ISBN 13: 9781332767281
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 238
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