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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Words and their ways in English speech

Words and their ways in English speech

J B Greenough and George Lyman Kittred

Paperback

General ReferenceLinguisticsGeneral World History

ISBN10: 935360706X
ISBN13: 9789353607067
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 30 2019
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.24
Height: 1.00 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Everyday English hides centuries of drama in plain sight. Words have lives and histories. In this classic linguistics text, Harvard scholars J. B. Greenough and George Lyman Kittredge open up the history of the English language through the stories of its words: where they came from, how they changed, and why they mean what they do. Moving easily between British and American English, they trace the origins of English words, patterns of word formation and meaning, and the long evolution of English vocabulary from inherited roots and foreign borrowings alike. The result is an English language reference that is as vivid and enjoyable to read as it is informative. First published in the early twentieth century, Words and Their Ways in English Speech stands at the crossroads of traditional philology and modern linguistics, a landmark in early 20th century linguistics that still speaks clearly to readers today. It offers rich guidance for students of English and a trusted reference for writers, editors, and lovers of precise usage, appealing especially to readers of Fowler and to readers of Jespersen who relish thoughtful attention to style and sense. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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