An Introduction to Middle English

by Simon Horobin, Jeremy Smith

Overview

This authoritative survey offers a concise description of Middle English, the language of Chaucer, during the period from 1100 to 1500. Middle English is discussed in relation to both earlier and later stages in the history of English and in regard to other languages with which it came into contact. The book covers the principal features of Middle English spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary and also introduces Middle English textual studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195219500
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	02/20/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.48(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Simon Horobin is Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford

Jeremy Smith is a Reader in the department of English Literature at the University of Glasgow.

Table of Contents

Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. What did Middle English look like?; 3. Middle English in use; 4. Spelling and sounds; 5. The lexicon; 6. Grammar; 7. Looking forward; Bibliography; Appendix of texts; Discussion of the exercises.