Publisher's Synopsis
A History Of Modern Colloquial English is a book written by Henry Cecil Kennedy Wyld and published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of colloquial English from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. It covers the various dialects and regional variations of English, as well as the influences of other languages and social factors on the language's evolution.Wyld's book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of colloquial English. He begins by discussing the origins of English, including its Germanic roots and the influence of Latin and French. He then moves on to examine the various dialects of English, including those spoken in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States.Throughout the book, Wyld also explores the impact of social and cultural factors on the development of colloquial English. For example, he discusses the influence of the printing press and the rise of literacy on the language, as well as the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the growth of urbanization.Overall, A History Of Modern Colloquial English is a detailed and informative account of the evolution of one of the world's most important languages. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the origins and development of colloquial English, and sheds light on the various factors that have shaped the language over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
