![]() ![]() ![]() From the Celts and the Romans to the Anglo Saxons and the Normans, the language of England grows and develops with each new wave of immigration and takes into itself words and ideas from far-flung corners. The history of the language on this island is full of interesting twists and turns as the language shifts with each change in power. After explaining the physical properties that enabled early humans to speak, Bryson traces the initial human communities as they make their way across Europe to found what is today the United Kingdom. Bryon provides the reader with a fully fleshed out understanding of the English language and draws from some of its greatest users, such as Chaucer and Shakespeare, to make his points clear.Īfter a quick examination of the role that English plays in the world today, Bryson goes back in time to study the origins of language itself. ![]() ![]() The challenges of the modern world are reflected in the challenges of the English language as it both dominates abroad and seeks protection in its homelands. Bryson uses humor as well as scholarship to guide the reader through the various linguistic and social movements that result in the English language. This nonfiction piece is a collection of thoughts on the English language, its history, and its place in the world. ![]()
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