• ISBN13: 9781138795457
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: English Literature
• Publisher: T&F
• Publisher Imprint: Routledge
• Publication Date: May 12, 2016
• Pages: 306
• Original Price: GBP 37.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 567 grams

About the Book <em>The History of Early English</em> provides an accessible and student-friendly introduction to the history of the English language from its beginnings until the end of the Early Modern English period. Taking an activity-based approach, this text ensures that students learn by engaging with the fascinating evolution of this language rather than simply reading about it. The History of Early English : &#12288; <ul> <li>Provides a comprehensive introduction to early, middle and early modern English;</li> <li>Introduces each language period with a text from writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare, accompanied by a series of guiding questions and commentaries that will engage readers and give them a flavour of the language of the time;</li> <li>Features a range of activities that include discussion points, questions, online tasks and preparatory activities that seamlessly take the reader from one chapter to the next;</li> <li>Is supported by a companion website featuring audio files, further activities and links to online material.</li> </ul> Written by an experienced teacher and author, this book is the essential course textbook for any module on the history of English.