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Old English And Its Closest Relatives: A Survey Of The Earliest Germanic Languages
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At First Glance, There May Seem Little Reason To Think Of English And German As Variant Forms Of A Single Language. There Are Enormous Differences Between The Two In Pronunciation, Vocabulary, And Grammar, And A Monolingual Speaker Of One Cannot Understand The Other At All. Yet Modern English And German Have Many Points In Common, And If We Go Back To The Earliest Texts Available In The Two Languages, The Similarities Are Even More Notable. How Do We Account For These Similarities? The Generally Accepted Explanation Is That English And German Are Divergent Continuations Of A Common Ancestor, A Germanic Language Now Lost. This Book Surveys The Linguistic And Cultural Backgrounds Of The Earliest Kown Germanic Languages, Members Of What Has Traditionally Been Known As The English Family Tree: Gothic, Old Norse, Old Saxon, Old English, Old Frisian, Old Low Franconian, And Old High German. For Each Language, The Author Provides A Brief History Of The People Who Spoke It, An Overview Of The Important Texts In The Language, Sample Passages With Full Glossary And Wordbyword Translations, A Section On Orthography And Grammar, And Discussion Of Linguistic Or Philological Topics Relevant To All The Early Germanic Languaes But Best Exemplified By The Particular Language Under Consideration. These Topics Inclued The Pronunciation Of Older Languages; The Runic Inscriptions; Germanic Alliterative Pietry; Historical Syntax, Borrowing, Analogy, And Drift; Textual Transmission; And Dialect Variation.
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- Q: What is the size of the book? A: The book measures five point nine eight inches in length, zero point seven five inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains three hundred four pages, providing a comprehensive overview of early Germanic languages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it flexible and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Orrin W. Robinson, a notable scholar in linguistics.
- Q: What languages are covered in this book? A: The book surveys early Germanic languages including Gothic, Old Norse, Old Saxon, Old English, and others.
- Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers? A: Yes, this book is suitable for casual readers interested in linguistics and language history.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic studies? A: Yes, it is an excellent resource for academic studies in linguistics and Germanic languages.
- Q: What topics are discussed in this book? A: The book discusses topics such as historical syntax, dialect variation, and textual transmission of early Germanic languages.
- Q: Is there a glossary included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a full glossary and word-by-word translations for better understanding.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store the book upright on a shelf to maintain its shape and avoid bending the pages.
- Q: How can I keep the book in good condition? A: To keep the book in good condition, avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for children? A: This book is not specifically designed for children due to its academic content.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or replacement.
- Q: Does this book contain visual aids? A: Yes, the book includes sample passages and runic inscriptions to illustrate key points.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: This book uniquely surveys the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of the earliest Germanic languages.