Vulgar Latin

by József Herman and Roger Wright

Book Overview

"Vulgar Latin" refers to those features of Latin language that were not recommended by the classical grammarians but existed nonetheless. Although "Vulgar Latin" is not well documented, evidence can be deduced from details of the spelling, grammar, and vocabulary that occur in texts of the later Roman Empire, late antiquity, and the early Middle Ages. Every aspect of "Vulgar Latin" is exemplified in this book, proving that the language is not separate...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271020016
• ISBN13: 9780271020013
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 7.9"