Aspectual Prefixes in Early English

By Vlatko Broz

This book examines prefixes expressing aspectuality in early English, such as ge- in the Old English verb gegladian cheer up or ā- in the verb āstreccan stretch out, providing an analysis of the three most frequent prefixes (ge-, a- and for-). These prefixes show many inflectional properties, as well as typical features of grammaticalization.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3631645295
• ISBN13: 9783631645291
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
• Length: 193 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"