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Author Smith, J. J. (Jeremy J.)

Title Essentials of early English : an introduction to Old, Middle, and Early modern English / Jeremy J. Smith
Published New York : Routledge, 2005

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Description 1 online resource (1 volume)
Contents Bookcover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Part I Description; Introduction; 2 Describing language; 3 Old English; 4 Middle English; 5 Early Modern English; Part II Illustrative texts; Section A Old English Texts; Section B Middle English Texts; Section C Early Modern English Texts; Part III Bibliography, Glossary and Thematic Index; Annotated Bibliography; Old English Glossary; Thematic Index
Summary This is a completely revised and updated edition of a highly successful textbook. It provides a practical and highly accessible introduction to the early stages of the English language: Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English. Designed specifically as a handbook for students beginning the study of early English language, whether for linguistic or literary purposes, it presumes little or no prior knowledge of the history of English. Features of this second edition include:newly added Middle English and Early Modern English sample texts and accompanying notesa new section on historic
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject English language -- Grammar, Historical -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
English language -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Grammar -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
English language -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- Grammar -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
English language -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 -- Grammar -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
English language -- Grammar.
English language -- Grammar, Historical.
English language -- Middle English -- Grammar.
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 0203087100
9780203087107