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    Dr. Albert Croll Baugh, who chaired the University of Pennsylvania's English Department, is lauded for his profound insights into the history of the English language. His early scholarship, exemplified by a 1935 study charting the language's evolution, laid foundational groundwork for future inquiry. Subsequent works, including a comprehensive 1968 bibliography of Chaucer studies, further cemented his stature as a leading authority. His writings continue to serve as invaluable resources for students and scholars, underscoring his enduring impact on the field of English studies.

    History of the English Language
    A Literary History of England
    Literary History of England IV. The Nineteenth Century and After
    A History of the English Language

    • A History of the English Language

      • 526 pages
      • 19 hours of reading
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      A classic text that provides a comprehensive & balanced exploration of the history of the English language from the Middle Ages to the present & combines internal linguistic history & external cultural history. Emphasizes the political, social & cultural forces that affect language; contains Old & Middle English syntax; features Chicano English, Caribbean English, English in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Black English & varieties of English in Africa, Asia, Australia & Canada. An important reference for upper level courses in the history of the English language. Preface to the 1st Edition Preface to the 2nd Edition English present & future Indo-European family of languages Old English Foreign influences on old English Norman Conquest & the subjection of English, 1066-1200 Re-establishment of English, 1200-1500 Middle English Renaissance, 1500-1650 Appeal to authority, 1650-1800 Nineteenth century & after English language in America Appendices Index

      A History of the English Language