{"product_id":"essentials-of-early-english-an-introduction-to-old-middle-and-early-modern-english-paperback","title":"Essentials of Early English: An Introduction to Old, Middle, and Early Modern English - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeremy J. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third edition of this successful textbook has been fully revised and updated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Early English\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical and highly accessible introduction to the early stages of the English language: Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures of this new edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive updating of the contents to take account of new developments in the subject\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNewly added sample texts and accompanying notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinks to images of many of the illustrative texts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn updated annotated bibliography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA contextual introduction of the history of English is provided, which includes an outline of English in relation to its origins. A deeper analysis is then given on each of the key stages of Early English, using the language of King Alfred, Chaucer, and Shakespeare respectively to illustrate points. Thus, the essential characteristics of each stage of the language are provided to create the ideal course book for History of English courses and to give the student a firm foundation of basic linguistic knowledge which can be applied to further study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeremy J. Smith \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor Emeritus in English Language and Linguistics, University of Glasgow, UK. His most recent monograph is \u003ci\u003eTransforming Early English\u003c\/i\u003e (2020).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 246\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 21, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51782629851424,"sku":"9781032058450","price":84.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fce4f73442c0263c24bf2d2fb403785c.webp?v=1780575936","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/essentials-of-early-english-an-introduction-to-old-middle-and-early-modern-english-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}