This textbook invites the student to explore early English syntax by looking at the linguistic characteristics of well- known texts throughout the early history of English. It shows how that piece of the language fits in to the broader picture of how English is developing and introduces the student to the real writing of the period.
Clause structure is the most widely-studied phenomenon within syntactic theory. This accessible book synthesizes the most important research findings.
Introduces basic concepts of grammar in a format which inspires the reader to use linguistic arguments. This title focuses on syntactic analysis and evidence. It includes a glossary.
The English language in its complex shapes and forms changes fast. This book tells the history of English. It comes with examples of change and that has been updated to include archeological research.