Lectures on the English Language: Edited With Additional Lectures and Notes

George P. Marsh

ISBN 10: 1330156358 / ISBN 13: 9781330156353

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2020

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Print on Demand. This book examines the origin and evolution of the English language. The author argues that English is a remarkably heterogeneous language, with words derived from a wide variety of sources, including Anglo-Saxon, Latin, Greek, French, and many others. This complex etymology has given English a unique flexibility and expressiveness. The author traces the development of English from its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period to its current status as a global lingua franca. Along the way, he discusses the major changes that have occurred in English grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary over time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and structure of the English language. It is also a fascinating read for anyone who loves language and wants to learn more about the origins of the words we use every day. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330156353_0

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Titel: Lectures on the English Language: Edited ...

Verlag: Forgotten Books

Erscheinungsdatum: 2020

Einband: Paperback

Zustand: New

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I have only to add, that the occasional allusions to the political condition of Europe are to be under stood with reference to the time when the Lectures were delivered, and that subsequent events have but strengthened the convictions I have expressed on this important subject.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.