The English Language: Volume 1, Essays by English and American Men of Letters, 1490-1839
Book Description
This is a collection of essays about the English language by English and American men of letters, from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries; that is, until the rise of formal linguistic studies. The writers represented are concerned with the history, the use, the reform or the changing nature of English. Topics discussed include the defence of English as a literary language; the relationship ... More
Book Information
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Binding | Hardcover (20 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 240 |
ISBN-10 | 0521042801 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0521042802 |
Publication Date | 01/01/1966 |
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