A History of English Sounds from the Earliest Period

Including an investigation of th general laws of sound change, and full word lists

Autoren

• Henry Sweet

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Seitenzahl

180 Seiten

Lesezeit

7 Stunden

• Geschichte

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Focusing on the evolution of English phonetics, this comprehensive study delves into the general laws governing sound change from the earliest periods of the language. It includes detailed word lists that illustrate these transformations, providing valuable insights for linguists and language enthusiasts. This high-quality reprint of the original 1874 edition preserves the foundational research in the field of historical linguistics.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Paperback