An Introduction to Middle English

Simon Horobin (Lecturer in English Language),Jeremy Smith (Professor of English Philosophy, Professor of English Philosophy, both at University of Glasgow)

An Introduction to Middle English
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Country
United States
Published
1 December 2002
Pages
192
ISBN
9780195219500

An Introduction to Middle English

Simon Horobin (Lecturer in English Language),Jeremy Smith (Professor of English Philosophy, Professor of English Philosophy, both at University of Glasgow)

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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