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Inventing English: A Portable History of the Language
Seth Lerer
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Description for Inventing English: A Portable History of the Language
Hardback. Presents a history of the English language from the age of Beowulf to the rap of Eminem. The author describes the differences between English and American usage and, the link between regional dialect and race, class, and gender. He discusses contact with foreign languages, the Internet, and e-mail continue to shape English for future generations. Num Pages: 320 pages, 18 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CF; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 235 x 26. Weight in Grams: 576.
Why is there such a striking difference between English spelling and English pronunciation? How did our seemingly relatively simple grammar rules develop? What are the origins of regional dialect, literary language, and everyday speech, and what do they have to do with you? Seth Lerer's Inventing English is a masterful, engaging history of the English language from the age of Beowulf to the rap of Eminem. Many have written about the evolution of our grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, but only Lerer situates these developments in the larger history of English, America, and literature. Lerer begins in the seventh century ... Read more
Why is there such a striking difference between English spelling and English pronunciation? How did our seemingly relatively simple grammar rules develop? What are the origins of regional dialect, literary language, and everyday speech, and what do they have to do with you? Seth Lerer's Inventing English is a masterful, engaging history of the English language from the age of Beowulf to the rap of Eminem. Many have written about the evolution of our grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, but only Lerer situates these developments in the larger history of English, America, and literature. Lerer begins in the seventh century ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231137942
SKU
V9780231137942
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About Seth Lerer
Seth Lerer is Distinguished Professor of Literature and the former Dean of Arts and Humanities at the University of California, San Diego. He is known nationally for his audio and videotape series, The History of the English Language, for the Teaching Company.
Reviews for Inventing English: A Portable History of the Language
The book percolates with creative energy and will please anyone intrigued by how our richly variegated language came to be. Publishers Weekly Nonspecialists will join scholars in praising this remarkable linguistic investigation.
Bryce Christensen Booklist An important and valuable source for anyone who loves the English language, and language in general.
Gale Zoe Garnett Toronto Globe & Mail ... Read more
Bryce Christensen Booklist An important and valuable source for anyone who loves the English language, and language in general.
Gale Zoe Garnett Toronto Globe & Mail ... Read more