Excerpt from A Dissertation on the History and Development of the English Verb
The prizes consisted of certain valuable publications of the Society. But one subject was given to the classes - The History and Development of the English Verb - and the first prize was awarded, without a question as to its superior merit, to the author of this Dissertation; and it was on my testi mony to its value as a contribution to the study of the English language, that his friend, Dr. J. C. Rodrigues, editor of O Novo Mundo, in new-york City, to whom he is indebted for his education at The Cornell University, generously offered to print it at his own expense.
It may not be considered out of place to state, that Mr. Schwerdtfeger entered the University at the beginning of the winter term of 1873-74, he not being of the required age, six teen years, to enter at the beginning of the year. His studies in English philology have all been pursued since his admis sion to the University. He learned, during the winter term. To read the anglo-saxon with perfect ease, and in addition to what was read in class, during the winter and spring terms.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of the English language from its Anglo-Saxon origins to the Early English period. It particularly focuses on the development of the English verb across this transitional time, examining the changes in grammar, form, and meaning in detail. The author traces the movement from the complex inflectional system of Old English to the more simplified structure of Early English, exploring the processes of vowel shifts, sound changes, and the replacement of strong verb conjugations with weak ones. The historical and linguistic context of this important shift is meticulously presented, providing insights into the evolution of English grammar and the broader processes at play in the formation of the modern English language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333520014_0
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