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| Author | : Olga Fischer |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 362 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 9780521556262 |
This book is a guide to the development of English syntax between the Old and Modern periods. Beginning with an overview of the main features of early English syntax, it gives a unified account of the significant grammatical changes that occurred during this period. Four leading experts demonstrate how these changes can be explained in terms of grammatical theory and the theory of language acquisition. Drawing on a wealth of empirical data, the book covers a wide range of topics including changes in word order, infinitival constructions and grammaticalization processes.
| Author | : Kousuke Kaita |
| Publisher | : Herbert Utz Verlag |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 2015-04-17 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : 3831643784 |
Why do Modern English modal auxiliaries ought to, should, and must, meaning OBLIGATION, occur in the present tense, yet their forms are in the preterite? Why does to accompany ought? One of the solutions to these questions is to look at the history of the English language. This monograph deals with the history of ought to, should, and must, which are of different syntactic and semantic origins: ought to stems from a main verb of Old English āgan ‘to have’ (POSSESSION) along with to; should derives from sculan ‘must’ with its ‘deviation’ to shall, and mōtan originates in ‘to be allowed to’ (PERMISSION). The work concentrates on the transition from Old English (700-1100) to Middle English (1100-1500), which is a crucial period in the history of the English language. Topics addressed include the linguistic review of modality, the philological reading of primary texts, and the occasional reference to the other Germanic languages.
| Author | : Sune Gregersen |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 399 |
| Release | : 2020 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9789460933639 |
| Author | : Dieter Kastovsky |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter |
| Total Pages | : 522 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 9783110141276 |
The future of English linguistics as envisaged by the editors of Topics in English Linguistics lies in empirical studies, which integrate work in English linguistics into general and theoretical linguistics on the one hand, and comparative linguistics on the other. The TiEL series features volumes that present interesting new data and analyses, and above all fresh approaches that contribute to the overall aim of the series, which is to further outstanding research in English linguistics. For further publications in English linguistics see also our Dialects of English book series. To discuss your book idea or submit a proposal, please contact Natalie Fecher.
| Author | : Manfred G. Krug |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter |
| Total Pages | : 349 |
| Release | : 2011-04-20 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 3110820986 |
This work is essentially based on grammaticalization theory – a branch of linguistics which has gained prominence since the 1980s. It focuses on the interaction between diachrony and synchrony, langue and parole or, for that matter, competence and performance, I–language and Ε–language. It does not see these levels as distinct linguistic domains, as much structurally oriented work does. It is important for the present purposes that such an interactionist view entails that performance effects may over time cause new grammatical code relations. Hence the importance of statistical empirical research, which led the author to adopt a predominantly corpus-based approach.
| Author | : Matti Rissanen |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter |
| Total Pages | : 813 |
| Release | : 2011-09-08 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 3110877007 |
The future of English linguistics as envisaged by the editors of Topics in English Linguistics lies in empirical studies which integrate work in English linguistics into general and theoretical linguistics on the one hand, and comparative linguistics on the other. The TiEL series features volumes that present interesting new data and analyses, and above all fresh approaches that contribute to the overall aim of the series, which is to further outstanding research in English linguistics.
| Author | : Sara Pons-Sanz |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 296 |
| Release | : 2017-09-09 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1137393874 |
How did the English language change from the Old to the Early Modern period? What effect do linguistic and stylistic choices have on a text? Why is it important to consider linguistic features together in a work? The grammar and vocabulary of the English language changed dramatically between the Old and Early Modern periods. These changes in language usage are explored in The Language of Early English Literature by examining the effect of authors' linguistic choices on the descriptions of characters, events, and situations. Written with today's undergraduate student in mind, this textbook is a highly rewarding guide to the rich history of the English language and literature. The Language of Early English Literature: - Provides detailed explanations of linguistic features, such as word formation, phrase structure, syntax, and semantics - Analyses a wide range of texts from Old English, Middle English and Early Modern English, and establishes comparisons with works written in other languages - Includes an invaluable glossary and an extensive bibliography
| Author | : Hiroshi Ogawa |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : John Walmsley |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2016-01-19 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1119121396 |
Inside Old English: Essays in Honour of Bruce Mitchell offers readers a comprehensive insight into the world of Old English. Brings together original essays written by prominent specialists in the field in honour of Bruce Mitchell, the eminent Oxford scholar and co-author of the bestselling A Guide to Old English, 6th edition Encourages readers to engage with the literary, cultural, intellectual, religious and historical contexts of Old English texts Explores the problems scholars face in interpreting and editing Old English texts Contributors provide authoritative and informative perspectives, drawing out connections between different contexts and pointing readers towards the essential secondary literature for each topic
| Author | : Monika Skorasińska |
| Publisher | : Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 457 |
| Release | : 2019-04-12 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 152753314X |
This book provides a historical insight into the use and meanings of modal verbs in the language of the Early Modern English period. It investigates how William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe employ these verbs in their tragedies and history plays dating back to the end of the 16th century. Comparative analyses add to the clarity of the book and fill a gap in the research on Marlovian language, which so far has been under-investigated in contrast to the language of William Shakespeare. The findings offered here shed light on the history of modal verbs and constitute a valuable contribution to contemporary Early Modern English studies. As such, the book represents an important resource for students, teachers, and researchers involved in the study of Early Modern English language and language change.
