by R. W. Burchfield · Oxford Paperbacks · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780192891617
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«The English Language» is the linguistic essay by R. W. Burchfield, published by Oxford Paperbacks in paperback (208 pages, in English).
Robert Burchfield traces the history of English, from its earliest speakers to its current expansion, and reflects on its present state. He examines vocabulary, syntax and pronunciation, as well as the role of literature and the English Bible in shaping the language, and stresses its capacity for adaptation and resilience.
The book is part of the Opus Books series from Oxford University Press and was published in 1986.
It is a work intended for students, professionals and readers interested in the evolution of English and in linguistics.
