- A practical, accessible textbook for undergraduate students with no background in linguistics.
- Incorporates a range of pedagogical features such as real texts, end of chapter exercises, web links, annotated bibliography and glossary which makes it the ideal textbook for students coming to this topic for the first time.
- Now supported by IOS and Android app that features grammar exercises; translations; and readings of texts that will support and engage student in their understanding of this topic. Only textbook available that combines the study of Old, Middle and Early Modern English which sets this book apart from the competition.
Jeremy J. Smith is Professor Emeritus in English Language and Linguistics, University of Glasgow, UK. His most recent monograph is Transforming Early English (2020).
Title: Essentials of Early English: An Introduction to Old, Middle, and Early Modern English
Author: Smith, Jeremy J.
ISBN: 9781032058450
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2022-11-21
Number of Pages: 246
Weight: 0.3701 kg
'Informative, lucid, inspiring, Essentials of Early English is an excellent introductory resource for both language and literature students. Profoundly appreciative of the material nature of the written word, and why it matters, this volume equips the student to engage in further study of the subject with confidence and pleasure.'
Catherine Batt, University of Leeds, UK
'I am delighted that the third edition of Essentials of Early English has been prepared for publication. Like its earlier editions, it is an exceptionally friendly introduction to Early English, and yet includes all essential details in this field. I will recommend it widely to students beginning to learn the history of English.'
Yoko Iyeiri, Kyoto University, Japan
'This elegantly structured textbook continues to suit everyone!'
Carol Percy, University of Toronto, Canada