Early English aloud and alive : the language of Beowulf, Chaucer, and Shakespeare /

In this program, Dr. Joseph Gallagher brings language to life by reciting examples of Old, Middle, and Early Modern English in their original dialects. In addition, he discusses the evolution of English syntax and morphology. A dramatization of a portion of Beowulf is also included.

Bibliographic Details

Corporate Author:	Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other Authors:	Gallagher, Joseph
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1999]
Subjects:	English language > History. English language > Old English, ca. 450-1100. English language > Middle English, 1100-1500. English language > Early modern, 1500-1700. English literature > History and criticism.