An Introduction to Middle English

Simon Horobin, Jeremy Smith

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Publisher's Synopsis

This authoritative survey offers a concise description of Middle English, the language of Chaucer, during the period from 1100 to 1500. Middle English is discussed in relation to both earlier and later stages in the history of English and in regard to other languages with which it came into contact. The book covers the principal features of Middle English spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary and also introduces Middle English textual studies.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780195219500
Publisher:	OUP USA
Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Pub date:	20 Feb 2003
Language:	English
Number of pages:	192
Weight:	264g
Height:	219mm
Width:	142mm
Spine width:	12mm