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The English Language (Hist of Literature) (v. 10)

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Book Description
This volume of "The Penguin History of Literature" is devoted to its medium, the English language. A first section considers present-day English, its sounds, grammar, vocabulary and stylistic varieties. A second section describes the growth of the language over the centuries and concludes with chapters on the social context of English-language studies and the role of English in the modern world. W... More
Book Information
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
BindingPaperback (20 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages384
ISBN-100140177604
ISBN-13978-0140177602
Publication Date02/01/1994
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About David Crystal (Editor) : David Crystal is a published author and an editor of young adult books. Some of the published credits of David Crystal include Txtng: The Gr8 Db8 (Dictionary), Rediscover Grammar, Discover Grammar, an... more
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About W. F. Bolton (Editor) : W. F. Bolton is a published author and an editor of young adult books. Some of the published credits of W. F. Bolton include The English Language (Hist of Literature).
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