The Story of English: How an Obscure Dialect Became the World's Most-Spoken Language - Couverture souple

Piercy, Joseph

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 178243514X ISBN 13 : 9781782435143

Editeur : Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

Follow the extraordinary journey of the most widely spoken language in the world, discover its many influences and learn about how it has evolved.

From the Anglo-Saxons in the fifth century to the Normans in the eleventh, and on to present-day America, many diverse elements and languages have shaped modern-day English.

Divided chronologically, this fascinating guide follows the language from Latin – and earlier – influences, through Old and Middle English to Early Modern and, finally, today’s Late Modern English.

The Story of English also explores, among much else, the history of the printing press, the works of Chaucer, the evolution of the dictionary, the use of slang in speech and the coming of electronic messaging.

Wide-ranging and scrupulously researched, this is both a celebration of and a tribute to the most expressive, and yet adaptable, language in history.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Joseph Piercy is a freelance writer. He holds a Master of Philosophy degree in English Studies and is a regular contributor to various magazines and journals. He is the author of 1000 Words You Should Know and The 25 Rules of Grammar, also published by Michael O’Mara Books Limited. He lives in Brighton with his wife and daughter.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 178243514X
• ISBN 13: 9781782435143
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible