On Early English Pronunciation, With Especial Reference to Shakespeare and Chaucer: Illustrations of the Pronunciation of English in the Xviith, Xviii

by Johann Andreas Schmeller, Francis James Child, Alexander John Ellis

Originally published in 1869, this groundbreaking linguistic study explores the history of English pronunciation from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Using a combination of historical documents, experimental data, and literary analysis, the authors offer a comprehensive guide to the sounds and rhythms of English as it has been spoken over the centuries. Essential reading for linguists and literary scholars, On Early English Pronunciation is...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020069449
• ISBN13: 9781020069444
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"