Seth Lerer tells a masterful history of the English language from the age of Beowulf to the rap of Eminem. Many have written about the evolution of grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, but only Lerer situates these developments within the larger history of English, America, and literature. This edition features a new chapter on the influence of biblical translation and an epilogue on the relationship of English speech to writing.
A unique blend of historical and personal narrative, Inventing English is the surprising tale of a language that is as dynamic as the people to whom it belongs.
| ISBN: | 9780231174473 |
| Publication date: | 15th September 2015 |
| Author: | Seth Lerer |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Genres: |
Linguistics |
Seth Lerer tells a masterful history of the English language from the age of Beowulf to the rap of Eminem. Many have written about the evolution of grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, but only Lerer situates these developments within the larger history of English, America, and literature.
Inventing English features in the following genres: Linguistics
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Inventing English was written by Seth Lerer and published by Columbia University Press
Inventing English has 352 pages