On Early English Pronunciation, With Especial Reference to Shakespeare and Chaucer

Alexander John Ellis

On Early English Pronunciation, With Especial Reference to Shakespeare and Chaucer
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Legare Street Press
Published
18 July 2023
Pages
234
ISBN
9781021716712

On Early English Pronunciation, With Especial Reference to Shakespeare and Chaucer

Alexander John Ellis

This book is a scholarly examination of the evolution of English pronunciation, with a particular focus on the medieval and early modern periods. Ellis draws on linguistic and historical evidence to reconstruct the sounds of English as it was spoken by Chaucer, Shakespeare, and their contemporaries. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the English language.

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