Words And Their Uses, Past And Present

A Study Of The English Language

von Richard Grant White

440 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Words And Their Uses, Past And Present: A Study Of The English Language by Richard Grant White is a comprehensive exploration of the English language, its history, and its usage. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the language. The first part examines the history of the English language, tracing its development from its Germanic roots to its modern form. The second part looks at the different ways in which words are used in English, including their etymology, pronunciation, and spelling. The third part explores the use of language in literature, examining how writers have used words to convey meaning and create powerful imagery. Throughout the book, White provides numerous examples of words and their usage, both past and present, to illustrate the evolution of the language and its many nuances. Written in a clear and engaging style, Words And Their Uses, Past And Present is an essential resource for anyone interested in the English language and its rich history.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.

• Themen: Sprache und Sprachwissenschaft Sprachwissenschaft, Linguistik
• ISBN: 9781432647278
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC