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The book examines the gradual disappearance of gender in English grammar, tracing its evolution from the end of the Old English period. It highlights a significant three-century span during which remnants of noun gender classification persisted, referred to as "echoes." Through this exploration, the text sheds light on the linguistic shifts that shaped modern English, providing insights into its historical development.
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Grammatical Gender in English, Charles Jones
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Grammatical Gender in English
- Subtitle
- 950 to 1250
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Jones
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 250
- ISBN13
- 9781138919471
- Description
- The book examines the gradual disappearance of gender in English grammar, tracing its evolution from the end of the Old English period. It highlights a significant three-century span during which remnants of noun gender classification persisted, referred to as "echoes." Through this exploration, the text sheds light on the linguistic shifts that shaped modern English, providing insights into its historical development.