Isbn: 9780282294991 - a dictionary of lowland scotch: with an introductory chapter on the poetry, humour, and literary history of the scottish language and an appendix of scottish proverbs (classic reprint) (4 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history and nuances of the Scottish language, a subject often misconstrued as a mere dialect of English. The author passionately argues that Scottish is a distinct language with a rich history, demonstrating its unique features and tracing its roots to diverse sources including ancient English, Gaelic, and Low Dutch. The book challenges common perceptions of the Scottish language, exploring the reasons why it has maintained its distinctiveness despite centuries of influence from English and examining its evolution within the broader context of Anglo-Teutonic and Scoto-Teutonic languages. The author delves into the linguistic and cultural forces that have shaped the Scottish language, showcasing its beautiful vocabulary, unique inflections, and the influence of Gaelic, French, and other languages. The book is filled with insightful analyses and historical examples that illuminate the linguistic richness and poetic strength of Scottish speech. The book ultimately reveals the vibrant, independent nature of the Scottish language, establishing its rightful place within the literary landscape. 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.…

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 434 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.