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A History of the French Language Through Texts
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Product Description
This new history of the French language allows the reader to see how the language has evolved for themselves. It combines texts and extracts with a readable and detailed commentary.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #538260 in Books
- Published on: 1995-12-14
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 320 pages
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
In this fascinating new book, the history of the French language is brought to life. Features of the language are analysed in readable form, from the 9th century to the present day.
40 short texts are presented and explored from a variety of angles, covering areas such as spelling, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
A wide variety of discourses are covered including:
* legal and religious texts
* literary prose and poetry
* medical and scientific texts
* journalism
A History of the French Language through Texts is ideal reading for all those interested in the French language.
