Chaucer's Language
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Word Count
56,000 words, Guess
Page Count
224 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- ISBN-101403993556
- ISBN-139781403993557
- Goodreads1260402
- LibraryThing2381500
- Better World Books9781403993557
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- Open LibraryOL8401258M
Classifications
- LCCPR1940.H67 2007
Description
"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."--Jacket.
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