On Early English Pronunciation, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): With Especial Reference to Shakspere and Chaucer; On the Pronunciation of the 14th, 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries - Couverture souple

Name: On Early English Pronunciation, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): With Especial Reference to Shakspere and Chaucer; On the Pronunciation of the 14th, 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries
Author: Ellis, Alexander J.
ISBN: 9781333096434

Ellis, Alexander J.

9781333096434: On Early English Pronunciation, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): With Especial Reference to Shakspere and Chaucer; On the Pronunciation of the 14th, 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries

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ISBN 10 : 1333096437 ISBN 13 : 9781333096434

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Explore the history of English pronunciation across centuries. This scholarly edition examines how English sounded in the 14th, 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, with special attention to Chaucer, Gower, and Shakespeare. It presents method, sources, and detailed notes that illuminate how pronunciation shifted over time.

This book gathers a careful investigation into spoken language, blending philology with practical examples. Through chapters on vowels, consonants, and the relationship between orthography and sound, readers gain a clearer picture of early English speech and its evolution.

Dives into pronunciation in Chaucer and Gower, with side-by-side analysis of rhymes and texts.

Includes discussions of phonetic writing, orthography, and the historical basis for how words were spoken.

Offers extensive chapters on the 16th–18th centuries, plus reference to 19th-century findings and broader context.

Provides indexes and notes essential for students, researchers, and language enthusiasts.

Ideal for readers of historical linguistics, English philology, and literary studies who want to understand how the sounds of English have changed over time and why early writers spelled words as they did.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1333096437
ISBN 13: 9781333096434
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Nombre de pages: 667
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On Early English Pronunciation, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Alexander J. Ellis

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ISBN 10 : 1333096437 ISBN 13 : 9781333096434

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details how the pronunciation of the English language has changed over time, drawing on historical records to demonstrate these changes. The author explores the relationship between the spoken and written word over centuries, and shows how sounds have evolved and how words have acquired their current pronunciations. By examining the works of great writers, the author demonstrates how language changes gradually over time, and provides insights into how we might expect it to continue to change in the future. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781333096434_0

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