Isbn: 9781330289990 - the changing values of english speech (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating exploration of the evolution of the English language, commencing from its earliest recorded incarnation in the poems and prose of Geoffrey of Monmouth, through the linguistic shifts of the Middle Ages and into the flourishing tongue of the present day. Along the way, the author explores the influences of Celtic, Latin, Greek, French and Scandinavian roots on the modern language, discusses the changing values and meanings of words, and posits the idea that, for better or worse, change is inevitable in all living languages. The book concludes with a thought-provoking discourse on the importance of preserving the integrity of language in both its spoken and written forms. 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.…