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Irish English: History and Present-Day Forms (Studies in English Language)

By Raymond Hickey

Book information

Year
2007
ISBN
0521852994, 9780521852999, 9780511508097
LCC
PE2402 .H53 2007
Open Library ID
OL10437469M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2693666 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
524\526
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

English has been spoken in Ireland for over 800 years, making Irish English the oldest variety of the language outside Britain. This book traces the development of English in Ireland, both north and south, from the late Middle Ages to the present day. Drawing on authentic data ranging from medieval literature to authentic contemporary examples, it reveals how Irish English arose, how it has developed, and how it continues to change. A variety of central issues are considered in detail, such as the nature of language contact and the shift from Irish to English, the sociolinguistically motivated changes in present-day Dublin English, the special features of Ulster Scots, and the transportation of Irish English to overseas locations as diverse as Canada, the United States, and Australia. Presenting a comprehensive survey of Irish English at all levels of linguistics, this book will be invaluable to historical linguists, sociolinguists, syntacticians and phonologists alike.

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