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A History of English Sounds From The Earliest Period

by Henry Sweet
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789370146976
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
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  • Pages: 452
  • Original Price: INR 2200.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 1425 grams
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A History of English Sounds from the Earliest Period by Henry Sweet is an in-depth study of the phonological evolution of the English language. Sweet traces the changes in English sounds from Old English through Middle English to Early Modern English, exploring shifts in vowels, consonants, and pronunciation patterns over time. The work provides valuable insights into the historical development of English phonology and offers a detailed examination of sound changes and their linguistic significance. Sweet's scholarly approach helps readers understand the complexities of English sound changes and their role in shaping the modern language.

Henry Sweet (1845–1912) was an influential English philologist, phonetician, and grammarian, known for his pioneering work in Old English and phonetics. Educated at Oxford, Sweet focused on private studies, making significant contributions to Anglo-Saxon dialectology and Old English texts. He published key works like A Handbook of Phonetics (1877) and A Primer of Spoken English (1890), which included early descriptions of received pronunciation. A key figure in language teaching, Sweet also created Current Shorthand. Despite his scholarly achievements, he never received a university professorship. Sweet died in 1912, leaving a legacy in linguistics and phonetics.

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