A history of English

Where does today’s English language come from? This book takes its readers on a journey back in time, from present-day varieties to the Old English of Beowulf and beyond. Written for students with little or no background in linguistics, and reflecting the latest scholarship, it showcases the variati...

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Main Authors: Hejná, Míša, Walkden, George
Formato: Online
Idioma:inglês
Publicado em: Language Science Press 2022
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