The philology of the English tongue (Second Edition)

By John Earle

English is a living archive. John Earle opens its vaults with the calm authority of a Victorian scholar and the curiosity of a born listener. Words keep their histories close. The philology of the English tongue (Second Edition) stands as an english philology classic: a historical linguistics textbook and english linguistics treatise that traces the history of english language through sound, form, and meaning. Earle ranges from old english vocabulary to later borrowings and shifts, showing how english word origins reveal contact, conquest, and culture. Rooted in 19th century england and shaped by victorian era linguistics, the book also reflects the rise of comparative philology studies, linking English to its Germanic kin and to the wider Indo-European story. His method is orderly and practical, built for consultation as well as continuous reading. As an english philology classic from the high tide of Victorian scholarship, it records how language study was taking shape before modern linguistics emerged. It rewards students of english linguistics who want a rigorous, readable guide, while serving as a steady reference for language teachers answering the everyday question: where did that word come from? For the curious browser, it is a tour of language as history written in syllables; for the serious researcher, a complete etymology reference to return to again and again. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353706289
• ISBN13: 9789353706289
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 786 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"