Publisher's Synopsis
Historical Outlines of English Phonology and Middle English Grammar is a book written by Samuel Moore and published in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of English phonology and grammar from Old English to Middle English. It covers the historical changes that occurred in the English language during this period, including the evolution of vowel and consonant sounds, the development of inflectional endings, and the emergence of new grammatical structures.The book is divided into two main sections. The first section focuses on English phonology, and provides a detailed analysis of the changes that occurred in the pronunciation of English words over time. It covers topics such as vowel lengthening, vowel shortening, and the Great Vowel Shift, which was a major change in the pronunciation of English vowels that occurred during the Middle English period.The second section of the book focuses on Middle English grammar, and provides a comprehensive overview of the grammatical structures that were in use during this period. It covers topics such as the declension of nouns, the conjugation of verbs, and the use of adjectives and adverbs.Overall, Historical Outlines of English Phonology and Middle English Grammar is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English language. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the linguistic changes that occurred during the Old English and Middle English periods, and is an essential reference for scholars of English language and literature.For Courses In Chaucer, Middle English, And The History Of The English Language.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.
