A History of the Japanese Language (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107404090)

Bjarke Frellesvig describes the development of the Japanese language from its recorded beginnings until the present day as reflected by the written sources and historical record. Beginning with a description of the oldest attested stage of the language, Old Japanese (approximately the eighth century AD), and then tracing the changes which occurred through the Early Middle Japanese (800-1200), Late Middle Japanese (1200-1600) and the Modern Japanese (1600-onwards) periods, a complete internal history of the language is examined and discussed. This account provides a comprehensive study of how the Japanese language has developed and adapted, providing a much needed resource for scholars. A History of the Japanese Language is invaluable to all those interested in the Japanese language and also students of language change generally.

Author: Bjarke Frellesvig
ISBN-10: 1107404096
ISBN-13: 9781107404090
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/15/2011
Pages: 462
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d