Publisher's Synopsis
The Influence of Analogy in Language is a scholarly work by A. H. Sayce that explores the role of analogy in the development and evolution of language. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing an overview of the concept of analogy and its importance in linguistic studies. Sayce examines the ways in which analogy has been used to explain language change, and how it has been used to reconstruct the history of languages.In the second part of the book, Sayce focuses on specific examples of analogy in language, including the use of analogy in the formation of new words and the influence of analogy on grammatical structures. He also discusses the role of analogy in the development of writing systems, and the ways in which it has been used to decipher ancient scripts.Throughout the book, Sayce draws on examples from a wide range of languages, including English, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, as well as lesser-known languages such as Hittite and Akkadian. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both linguistics students and general readers interested in the history and evolution of language.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Principles of Comparative Philology, by A. H. Sayce. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141790609X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
