Chaucer's Language

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Horobin's newly updated Chaucer's Language continues to show twenty-first century readers the intricate ways Middle English creates meaning. And by introducing those readers to the newest digital resources, Horobin prepares readers to discover for themselves the richness awaiting them in Chaucer's prose and verse. * Candace Barrington, Professor of English, Central Connecticut State University, USA * No one knows more about Chaucer's Language and its place in the History of the English Language than Simon Horobin. His writing is lucid, his explanations compelling, and his tone is always that of the enthusiastic teacher, sharing the pleasures of English in all its variety. Whether explaining the history of spelling, the habits of medieval scribes, or the riches of vocabulary, Horobin always makes old words come alive. * Seth Lerer, Professor of Literature Emeritus, University of California, USA * This edition includes additional introductory content on vocabulary and grammar to enhance students' sensitivity to Chaucer's language. It also introduces new linguistic theoretical research and explores new possibilities for using digital data to examine his manuscripts and printed texts. It is a valuable resource for all researchers of his language. * Hideshi Ohno, Professor, Hiroshima University, Japan * He writes clearly; he should be read with care by undergraduates and even sixth-formers; others, too, will learn from him. As in the best writing, his statements invite further development, whether on how Chaucer brought Scotsmen onto the stage of English poetry, or on the relations of Chaucer and the Gawain Poet to literature and the court in the age of Richard II. * English Studies *