English, Past And Present: Five Lectures (1855) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436945332)

English, Past And Present: Five Lectures is a book written by Richard Chenevix Trench in 1855. The book is a collection of five lectures that explore the history and evolution of the English language. Trench, a linguist and philologist, delves into the origins of English and its development over time, highlighting the impact of various historical events and cultural influences on the language.The first lecture examines the Anglo-Saxon period, tracing the roots of English back to its Germanic origins. The second lecture explores the impact of the Norman Conquest on English, which introduced French vocabulary and grammar into the language. The third lecture focuses on the Renaissance and the revival of classical learning, which led to the adoption of Latin and Greek words into English.The fourth lecture discusses the role of the Bible in shaping English, particularly through the translation of the King James Bible. The final lecture looks at the state of English in the mid-19th century and considers its future prospects.Throughout the book, Trench provides numerous examples of changes in English vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, as well as the social and political factors that influenced these changes. English, Past And Present is a fascinating exploration of the history and evolution of one of the world's most widely spoken languages, written by one of the foremost experts on the subject.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: Richard Chenevix Trench
ISBN-10: 143694533X
ISBN-13: 9781436945332
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 268
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d