English Past And Present

By Richard Chenevix Trench

Book Overview

A doorway to language itself, and a compass for how we speak, think, and write. English Past And Present invites you to walk the streets of 19th century England and listen to the evolving voice of English, from the hum of streets to the hush of libraries. This is more than a historical survey; it is a concise, lucid journey through changes in English usage, the arc of language history analysis, and the quiet drama of a living tongue. Trench's work blends literary reverence with scholarly clarity, offering a compact but substantial exploration suitable for the curious reader and the serious student alike. It sits at the heart of a modern linguistic conversation while anchoring its insights in the nineteenth century and Victorian era England, drawing on the rich tradition of the Samuel Johnson dictionary and a broader anthology of language history. A note on significance: this text sits at the crossroads of historical linguistics and academic reference, a touchstone for both casual readers seeking context and classic-literature collectors seeking a well-preserved optic on the period. It is a rare artefact that captures a pivotal moment in English usage history, rendered accessible for today's audience and preserved for future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is not merely a reprint but a collector's item and a cultural treasure-restored as part of a curated linguistic reference collection. The illustrated language history invites ongoing exploration for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354841716
• ISBN13: 9789354841712
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"