From Old English To Standard English

Author : Dennis Freeborn
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780776604695

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From Old English to Standard English by Dennis Freeborn Pdf

"This practical and informative course book is a fascinating, visual volume which leads the student through the development of the language from Old English, through Middle and Early Modern English to the establishment of Standard English in the eighteenth century." "At the core of this substantially expanded second edition lies a series of nearly 200 historical texts, of which more than half are reproduced in facsimile, and which illustrate the progressive changes in the language. The book is firmly based upon linguistic description, with commentaries which form a series of case studies demonstrating the evidence for language change at every level - handwriting, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, grammar and meaning." "Such a wealth of texts, as well as the structured activities and the various case studies, allow the volume to be used not only as a stimulating course text, guiding students through the analysis of data, but also as a comprehensive resource book and invaluable reference tool for teachers and students at all levels."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Dennis Freeborn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Angleščina - Razvoj - Jezikoslovje - Učbeniki
ISBN : 0333691555

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From Old English to Standard English by Dennis Freeborn Pdf

A visual volume which traces the development of the language from Old English, through Middle and Early Middle English to the establishment of Standard English in the 18th century. The core of the book is a series of nearly 200 historical texts, of which more than half are reproduced in facsimile, exemplifying the progressive changes in the language. The book is firmly based upon linguistic description, with commentaries forming a series of case studies which demonstrate the evidence for language change at every level - handwriting, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, grammar and meaning.

Author : Dennis Freeborn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780230207684

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From Old English to Standard English by Dennis Freeborn Pdf

This practical course book explores the development of the language from Old English to the establishment of Standard English. This third edition has been expanded to provide further background information, with a supplementary website and new sections to outline the development of writing hands and provide a brief introduction to palaeography.

Author : Chris Mccully,Sharon Hilles
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317876984

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The Earliest English by Chris Mccully,Sharon Hilles Pdf

The Earliest English provides a student-friendly introduction to Old English and the earliest periods of the history of the English Language as it evolved before 1215. Using non-technical language, the book covers basic terminology, the linguistic and cultural backgrounds to the emergence and development of OE, and the OE vocabulary that students studying this phase of the English language need to know. In eight carefully structured units, the authors show how the vocabulary of Old English contains many items familiar to us today; how its characteristic poetic form is based on a beautiful and intricate simplicity; how its patterns of word building and inflectional structure are paralleled in several present day languages and how and why the English language and its literature continued to change so that by the mid-12th century the English language looks more like the 'English' that we are familiar with in the 21st century. Features of the book include: the provision of accessible guides to some important 'problem topics' of classical OE stimulating cross-linguistic comparisons, e.g. the pronoun system of OE as compared with the pronoun system of present day Dutch cleverly laid out translation exercises, with structural help in the form of selective glossaries careful division into eight units, designed for both classroom use and self-study Written in a clear and accessible manner, The Earliest English provides a comprehensive introduction to the evolution of Old English language and literature, and will be an invaluable textbook for students of English Language and Linguistics.

Author : Dennis Freeborn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:180578214

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From Old English to Standard English by Dennis Freeborn Pdf

Author : Orrin W. Robinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134848997

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Old English and its Closest Relatives by Orrin W. Robinson Pdf

This accessible introductory reference source surveys the linguistic and cultural background of the earliest known Germanic languages and examines their similarities and differences. The Languages covered include:Gothic Old Norse Old SaxonOld English Old Low Franconian Old High German Written in a lively style, each chapter opens with a brief cultural history of the people who used the language, followed by selected authentic and translated texts and an examination of particular areas including grammar, pronunciation, lexis, dialect variation and borrowing, textual transmission, analogy and drift.

Author : Peter S. Baker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-20
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780470659847

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Introduction to Old English by Peter S. Baker Pdf

Featuring numerous updates and additional anthology selections, the 3rd edition of Introduction to Old English confirms its reputation as a leading text designed to help students engage with Old English literature for the first time. A new edition of one of the most popular introductions to Old English Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammar Includes basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major chapter and a “minitext” feature to aid students in practicing reading Old English Features updates and several new anthology readings, including King Alfred’s Preface to Gregory’s Pastoral Care

Author : Æthelwold
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780879074982

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The Old English Rule of Saint Benedict by Æthelwold Pdf

Awarded 2019 Best Edition or Translation of an Anglo-Saxon (or Anglo-Latin) Text by the International Society of Anglo-Saxonists St. Æthelwold (904/9 –984), abbot of Abingdon and bishop of Winchester, made the first translation of the Rule of Saint Benedict into English (or, indeed, into any vernacular language) as part of the tenth-century English Benedictine Reform. This movement dramatically affected the trajectory of religious life in early medieval England and influenced the ways in which secular power was conceived and wielded in the kingdom. Æthelwold's translation into Old English reworks Benedict’s Latin text through numerous silent additions, omissions, and instances of explanatory material, revealing an Anglo-Saxon ecclesiastical and political reformer intent on making this foundational Latin text more readily accessible to the new monks and nuns of the Reform and to the laity. Presented with related texts composed in Old English, this volume makes Æthelwold’s transformation of Benedict’s Rule available in Modern English translation for the first time.

Author : Hans Frede Nielsen
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9788778389459

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From Dialect to Standard by Hans Frede Nielsen Pdf

Looks at the evolution of the English language.

Author : Bruce Mitchell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:686941702

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A guide to Old English by Bruce Mitchell Pdf

Author : John A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2002-04-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0195218892

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Oxford English Dictionary by John A. Simpson Pdf

The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

Author : Murray McGillivray
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781460400944

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A Gentle Introduction to Old English by Murray McGillivray Pdf

This book is designed to ease the beginner into competent reading of Old English texts. It presents the essential points of Old English grammar and also includes a selection of short, relatively simple original language texts, glossed and annotated. Numerous practice exercises are also included throughout. A companion website includes additional interactive exercises, a fuller grammar, and further original language texts.

Author : Mark Atherton
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781444132212

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Complete Old English Beginner to Intermediate Course by Mark Atherton Pdf

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding double CD. - You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444104196)@font-face { }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: ""Times New Roman""; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } - The double CD is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444104202) Learn Old English (Anglo-Saxon) with this best-selling course from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Equally suited to general reader, historian and student of literature, this new edition teaches vocabulary and grammar through original texts, with audio support, traces the roots of modern English words, and explores the Anglo-Saxon cultural context through poems, prose and historical documents. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One-, five- and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for understanding. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Anglo-Saxon England.

Author : Roger Lass
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1994-02-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781316582497

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Old English by Roger Lass Pdf

Old English is a companion to Old English studies and to historical studies of early English in general. It is also an introduction to Indo-European studies in the particular sense in which they underpin the history of English. Professor Roger Lass makes accessible in a linguistically up-to-date and readable form the Indo-European and Germanic background to Old English, as well as what can be reconstructed about the resulting state of Old English itself. His book is a bridge between the more elementary Old English grammars and the major philological grammars and recent interpretations of the Old English data.Old English assumes a basic knowledge of phonetics and phonology, the elements of syntactic and morphological theory, and an introduction to historical linguistics. An extensive glossary gives definitions of the major technical terms used.

Author : Joanna Kopaczyk,Hans Sauer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107118478

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Binomials in the History of English by Joanna Kopaczyk,Hans Sauer Pdf

This book is aimed at linguists and students interested in the history of English, especially from a genre-oriented perspective, and literary scholars interested in style and poetic language. It places binomials - word pairs - in the context of phonology, stylistics, semantics, translation theory and practice in various periods.