An Introduction to Early Modern English

by Terttu Nevalainen, Paul Lagasse (Editor)

An introduction to Early Modern English, this book helps students of English and linguistics to place the language of the period 1500-1700 in its historical context as a language with a common core; but also as one which varies across time, regionally and socially, and according to register.

Genres: Linguistics, Nonfiction

187 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most complete book related to linguistics in the Early Modern English period that you can find. Terttu not only contextualizes the processes that English is undergoing, but also gives a clear background of society and its direct impact on language, as well as a very detailed explanation of the massive role played by Latin and how English nativizes Latinisms, among other things.
A masterpiece.

[Carolin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm obviously not adding every single academic article I read, but whole books? why not. they are after all stealing my time to actually read fiction/non-fiction that interests me. but, pretty good overview of the topic, allowing me to not really take part in the seminar and hopefully still slaying tuesday's exam