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Nineteenth-century English

by Merja Kytö, Erik Smitterberg

Cover of Nineteenth-century English

The study of English in the recent past can reveal a great deal about its present-day state, and it is crucial in making connections between early and contemporary English. This volume examines English during the 19th century, which was an important period of both stability and change for the language.

UsageVariationsHistorical GrammarEnglish languageVariationLinguistic changeSocial aspects