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Understanding Chaucer’s infinitives from purpose to concession This scholarly guide explains how the infinitive functions in Middle English, with a focus on Chaucer. It shows how forms like the concessive and absolute infinitives relate to purpose, cause, and prediction, and how usage evolved over time.
The book frames the topic with clear definitions and careful examples drawn from Chaucer’s verse. It also situates the treatment within broader Old and Middle English syntax, offering context for readers new to the period as well as for specialists seeking a precise reference.
- How infinitives expresses purpose, concession, cause, and result in Chaucer’s usage
- Topic coverage from the concessive infinitive to the split infinitive and causative don
- Historical notes on for to with infinitives and related constructions in Old/Middle English
- Notes, examples, and cross-references to guide close reading of Chaucer’s lines
Ideal for readers of Chaucer and students of historical English syntax seeking a practical, example-driven reference.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricacies of the infinitive in the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the most influential figures in English literature. The author meticulously analyzes Chaucer's use of the infinitive, tracing its various grammatical functions and examining its evolution in Middle English. The book moves beyond simple classification, offering insights into the historical development of certain infinitive constructions and prompting further investigation into their origins. The author explores a wide range of infinitive uses, including those denoting purpose, cause, concession, and result, as well as their function as subjects, objects, and complements. The book's exploration of the infinitive in Chaucerââ â¢s works sheds light on a crucial aspect of English syntax and illuminates the evolution of the language itself. By analyzing Chaucer's practice, the author provides a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of both Chaucer and Middle English. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333916732_0
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