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100 1 _aBehnsch, Ottomar,
_d1813-1869
245 1 0 _aGeschichte der Englischen Sprache und Literatur :
_bvon den ältesten Zeiten bis zur Einführung der Buchdruckerkunst
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-07-01
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Geschichte der Englischen Sprache und Literatur" by Ottomar Behnsch is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the development of the English language and its literature from its earliest stages, specifically focusing on key periods, including the Anglo-Saxon era and the influences of Norman and French language establishments. The book delves into the transitions in language due to historical events and cultural shifts that shaped the English identity. The beginning of this extensive study sets the stage by discussing the earliest inhabitants of Britain— the Celts, Romans, and Germans— highlighting their cultural characteristics and the languages they spoke. It lays the groundwork for the evolution of the English language, establishing a chronological framework that leads into the Anglo-Saxon period. This portion emphasizes the societal structures and interactions between various groups as a precursor to the linguistic transformations that followed, preparing the reader for a deeper exploration of English literature's origins and its adaptation through subsequent invasions and cultural exchanges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish literature
653 _aEnglish language
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18731
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