A Way with Words by Gert Ronberg

A Way with Words by Gert Ronberg

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Summary

Many students of English Renaissance literature find their understanding hampered by changes which have taken place in the sound and sense of the language. This book provides an explanation of these changes, along with a demonstration of how the Renaissance writers employed language.

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A Way with Words by Gert Ronberg

English Renaissance literature - the plays of Shakespeare and Marlowe, the poetry of Wyatt or Milton, the prose of John Lyly - is central to all English literature courses. However, many students find their understanding hampered by changes in both the sound and sense of the language, which have taken place in the intervening centuries. This book provides an explanation of these changes, along with a detailed demonstration of how the great Renaissance writers employed language to achieve such striking literary effects. This book should be of interest to students of English literature and historical linguistics.
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ISBN 13 9780340493076
ISBN 10 0340493070
Title A Way with Words
Author Gert Ronberg
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hodder Arnold
Year published 1992-07-02
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.