The syntax of early English
Download or Read eBook The syntax of early English PDF written by Olga Fischer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Olga Fischer |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 362 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0521556260 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780521556262 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The syntax of early English by : Olga Fischer
Book excerpt: This book is a guide to the development of English syntax between the Old and Modern periods. Beginning with an overview of the main features of early English syntax, it gives a unified account of the significant grammatical changes that occurred during this period. Four leading experts demonstrate how these changes can be explained in terms of grammatical theory and the theory of language acquisition. Drawing on a wealth of empirical data, the book covers a wide range of topics including changes in word order, infinitival constructions and grammaticalization processes.
