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'Prosody in Medieval English and Norse' reconstructs aspects of linguistic prosody from the medieval records of two closely related languages: English and Norse. Evidence from a series of case studies points to continuity in the internal rhythms of words in these languages, especially the...

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Main Author: Goering, Nelson, 1988- (Author)
Corporate Author: Oxford University Press
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Published for the British Academy by Oxford University Press, 2023.
Series:British Academy monograph.
British Academy scholarship online.
Subjects:
English language > Old English, ca. 450-1100 > Prosodic analysis.
English language > Middle English, 1100-1500 > Prosodic analysis.
Old Norse language > Prosodic analysis.
Prosodic analysis (Linguistics)
English language > Middle English, 1100-1500.
Scandinavian languages.
Prosodie (Linguistique)
Anglais (Langue) > 1100-1500 (Moyen anglais)
Langues scandinaves.
Anglais (Langue) > ca 450-1100 (Vieil anglais) > Analyse prosodique.
Vieux norrois (Langue) > Analyse prosodique.
Anglais (Langue) > 1100-1500 (Moyen anglais) > Analyse prosodique.
English language > Middle English
Scandinavian languages
Linguistics.
Language.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:'Prosody in Medieval English and Norse' reconstructs aspects of linguistic prosody from the medieval records of two closely related languages: English and Norse. Evidence from a series of case studies points to continuity in the internal rhythms of words in these languages, especially the enduring role of the bimoraic trochee.
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2023.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 375 pages) : illustrations (black and white).
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191995903
0191995908