Modern Philology (Volume Xv)

Modern Philology (Volume XV) collects incisive scholarship at the intersection of language and literature, from close textual criticism to broad studies in language history. A vital resource for scholars. Edited by John M. Manly, this instalment of the modern philology series reads as both a philology journal collection and a compact linguistic research anthology: scholarly essays on language treat comparative literature topics, historical linguistics studies and language evolution themes with precision and readable authority. Contributors employ rigorous textual method, comparative analysis and careful etymological attention, producing arguments that reward close reading without academic fog. Useful as an academic reference for philologists and as set reading for a university literature course, the volume balances technical apparatus with clear exposition; those drawn to classic literary criticism and to the sensibilities of early 20th century scholarship will find both context and challenge. Throughout, the craftsmanship of argument and the emphasis on evidential support make the volume instructive: students learn how philological claims are built, while researchers can trace lines of influence between schools of thought. Whether consulted for individual essays or read straight through, it rewards patient attention and serves as a model of scholarly temper. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Its historical significance is plain: the essays document methods and debates that helped shape later studies in language history, offering a window into formative scholarly practice. Casual readers curious about how words and texts change will encounter lucid, thought-provoking work; collectors and libraries seeking a restored scholarly landmark will value this edition for both its intellectual content and its keeping on the shelf. Bibliophiles will appreciate the editorial care that brings these pages back into circulation, while seminar leaders and course designers can rely on the collection as a sturdy reference for modules in textual criticism, comparative literature and linguistic history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354189709
• ISBN13: 9789354189708
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 744 Pages
• Weight: 2.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"