A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2 by Meiklejohn
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"A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2" by J. M. D. Meiklejohn is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a continuation of the author's examination of English, delving into its history and the evolution of English literature. The text is likely aimed at students and educators, highlighting the significant developments in the language over time. The opening of the book outlines
the author's intentions and the structure of the work. It emphasizes that language is an organic entity that evolves over time, both in spoken and written forms. It discusses the early beginnings of the English language, tracing its roots back to the Anglo-Saxon period and the influences that shaped its development, including the impact of various invasions and cultural interactions. Through a comprehensive introduction, Meiklejohn sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the vocabulary and grammar of English, as well as the historical context of its literary contributions, making it apparent that the book aims to provide a thorough understanding of the English language's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Meiklejohn, J. M. D. (John Miller Dow), 1830-1902 |
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| Title | A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | English literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | English language -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21665 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 10, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5705 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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