Excerpt from The Language of Caxton's Reynard the Fox: A Study in Historical English Syntax
Apart from belonging to a period of language the Syntax of which had been rather neglected, Caxton's work on various grounds deserves our especial attention.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a striking and thorough examination of the syntax, style, and word order in William Caxton's English translation of the Dutch text, Historie van Reinaert die Vos. A landmark in the development of English, Caxton's work is representative of a period of significant linguistic change where the language transitioned between Chaucer's Middle English and Shakespeare's Early Modern English. The author explores various syntactic structures, stylistic devices, and word order patterns employed by Caxton, providing insights into the evolution of the language and its distinctive characteristics during this pivotal era. Through detailed analysis and comparisons with earlier and later works, the book sheds light on Caxton's innovative use of language and his influence on the shaping of modern English syntax and style. 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 9781334369308_0
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