A History Of Modern Colloquial English (1920)

By Henry Cecil Wyld

Book Overview

""A History of Modern Colloquial English"" is a book written by Henry Cecil Kennedy Wyld, originally published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive account of the evolution of the English language from the 16th century to the early 20th century, with a particular focus on the development of colloquial or spoken English. Wyld's work examines various aspects of the language, including pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and idioms, and traces their changes over time. He explores the influence of social, cultural, and historical factors on the development of colloquial English, as well as the impact of regional and dialectical variations. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in the history of colloquial English. Wyld draws on a wealth of primary sources, including literary works, diaries, letters, and other documents, to illustrate the changes in the language and to provide examples of how it was used in different contexts. Overall, ""A History of Modern Colloquial English"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of linguistics, as well as anyone interested in the history of the English language. It offers a detailed and insightful analysis of the development of colloquial English, shedding light on the rich and complex history of this important aspect of the language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166481972
• ISBN13: 9781166481971
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"