The story of English : how the English language conquered the world
Gooden, Philip2009
Book
Gooden tells the story of the English language in all its richness and variety. From the intriguing origins and changing definitions of common words such as 'OK', 'beserk', 'curfew', 'cabal' and 'pow-wow', to the massive transformations wrought in the vocabulary and structure of the language by Anglo-Saxon and Norman conquest, through to the literary triumphs of Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales and the works of Shakespeare. The Story of English is a fascinating tale of linguistic, social and cultural transformation, and one that is accessibly and authoritatively told by an author in perfect command of his material.
Main title:
The story of English : how the English language conquered the world / Philip Gooden.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Quercus, 2009.
Collation:
223 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps, ports. ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
18472427239781847242723 (hbk)1847242723 (hbk)9781847242723
Dewey class:
420.9
Language:
English
BRN:
205710
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Melbourne Library | -Literature | LITER 420.9 GOODFolio | Available |