A History Of Modern Colloquial English (1920) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166538774)

A History of Modern Colloquial English, written by Henry Cecil Kennedy Wyld and first published in 1920, is a comprehensive study of the development of colloquial English from the 16th century to the early 20th century. The book traces the evolution of the language through various historical events, social changes, and cultural influences, examining the ways in which colloquial English has been shaped by the people who use it and the contexts in which it is used.The author explores the origins and development of colloquial English, focusing on the differences between spoken and written language, and the ways in which colloquialisms and slang have emerged and evolved over time. He also examines the influence of regional dialects and accents, as well as the impact of immigration and other cultural factors on the development of colloquial English.Throughout the book, Wyld provides numerous examples of colloquial language usage from a variety of sources, including literature, poetry, and popular culture. He also includes detailed analyses of key linguistic features such as pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, and provides a wealth of historical and cultural context to help readers understand the significance of these features.Overall, A History of Modern Colloquial English is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the English language, offering a rich and detailed account of the ways in which colloquial English has evolved over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Cecil Kennedy Wyld
ISBN-10: 116653877X
ISBN-13: 9781166538774
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d