Chaucer's Language

ISBN: 9781403993557

出版社: Palgrave Macmillan

出版年: 2007-1-9

页数: 224

定价: USD 95

装帧: Hardcover

内容简介

Assuming no previous linguistic knowledge, this book introduces students to Chaucer's language and the importance of reading Chaucer in the original, rather than modern translation. The book leads students gently through basic linguistic concepts with appropriate explanation, highlighting how Chaucer's language differs from present-day English and the significance of this for interpreting his work. Close analysis and comparison with other writers is used to show how Chaucer drew on the variety of Middle English to achieve particular poetic effects.

作者简介

SIMON HOROBIN is Lecturer in English Language at the University of Glasgow.

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