A Modern English Grammar On Historical Principles Part II, Syntax (first Volume)
Book details
- Title
- A Modern English Grammar On Historical Principles Part II, Syntax (first Volume)
- Publication year listed
- 1914
- Format
- Public domain eBook
- Reading access
- Free online reader; no registration required
- Source record
- View on Archive.org
About this book
A Modern English Grammar On Historical Principles Part II, Syntax (first Volume)
Author: Otto Jespersen
Year: 1914
Otto Jespersen's A Modern English Grammar on Historical Principles, Part II , continues the comprehensive examination of English grammar through a diachronic lens. This volume focuses on syntax, exploring the historical development of sentence structure, word order, and grammatical functions within the English language. Jespersen combines detailed linguistic analysis with extensive examples from a wide range of English language stages, providing insights into the grammatical evolution from Old English to the modern era. This work not only contributes to the field of historical linguistics but also offers valuable perspectives for contemporary grammatical studies. It is an essential resource for linguists, historians of the English language, and advanced students seeking to understand the complexities of English grammar's development over centuries.