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9780195219500
This authoritative survey offers a concise description of Middle English, the language of Chaucer, during the period from 1100 to 1500. Middle English is discussed in relation to both earlier and later stages in the history of English and in regard to other languages with which it came intocontact. The book covers the principal features of Middle English spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary and also introduces Middle English textual studies.Horobin, Simon is the author of 'Introduction to Middle English', published 2003 under ISBN 9780195219500 and ISBN 0195219503.
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