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„In conclusion, this book succeeds in doing what it intended, to provide linguistic grounding for readers primarily interested in the literature and culture of English past and present. It deserves a place in libraries and classrooms, to be read cover to cover or dipped into for specific topics. Because it is readable and has good chapter bibliographies and a detailed index, it might also serve as a reference for students researching atopic within the history of English.“ (Linguist, 20 January 2013)
A Companion to the History of the English Language addresses the linguistic, cultural, social, and literary approaches to language study. The first text to offer a complete survey of the field, this volume provides the most up-to-date insights of leading international scholars.
* An accessible reference to the history of the English language
* Comprises more than sixty essays written by leading international scholars
* Aids literature students in incorporating language study into their work
* Includes an historical survey of the English language, from its Germanic and Indo- European beginnings to modern British and American English
* Enriched with maps, diagrams, and illustrations from historical publications
* Introduces the latest scholarship in the field
* An accessible reference to the history of the English language
* Comprises more than sixty essays written by leading international scholars
* Aids literature students in incorporating language study into their work
* Includes an historical survey of the English language, from its Germanic and Indo- European beginnings to modern British and American English
* Enriched with maps, diagrams, and illustrations from historical publications
* Introduces the latest scholarship in the field
