English in nineteenth-century England : an introduction

Nineteenth-century English can in many ways be claimed to have laid the foundations for the present-day language, but until recently it has not received as much attention from scholars of linguistics as the English of earlier periods. This book provides an introduction to the distinctive features of nineteenth-century English in England, from spelling to text-types. It examines a wide range of varieties, including political speeches, newspaper articles, advertisements, obituaries, Sunday School poetry, and culinary recipes, so as to illustrate the range of dialects and levels found in the language of that period. The first part of the book provides an overview of the subject, while the second part contains an extensive selection of texts. 100 exercises spread throughout the book serve to introduce the student to the problems and methods involved in English historical linguistics.

This book provides an introduction to nineteenth-century English in England. It examines a wide range of varieties, including political speeches, newspaper articles, advertisements, obituaries, Sunday School poetry, and culinary recipes, so as to illustrate the range of dialects and levels found in the language of that period. The first part of the book provides an overview of the subject, while the second part contains an extensive selection of texts. 100 exercises spread throughout the book serve to introduce the student to the problems and methods involved in English historical linguistics.

This introduction to nineteenth-century English in England surveys the distinctive features of the language, from spelling to text types and provides an extensive selection of sample texts from many genres. 100 exercises provide the student with hands-on experience of the problems and methods involved in English historical linguistics. 1. Introduction -- 2. Regional And Social Varieties -- 3. Spelling And Pronunciation -- 4. Inflection -- 5. Syntax -- 6. Lexis -- 7. Text Types And Style -- 8. Provisional Conclusions -- 9. Texts -- 10. Information On Texts And Authors. Manfred Görlach. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Containing 100 exercises to introduce students to the problems and methods involved in English historical linguistics, this book provides an introduction to the distinctive features of 19th century English in England Interest in the history of English has recently focused on more modern periods than the traditionally favoured ones of OE and ME. An aged Isaac recounts to his grandchildren the story of how God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son.