The Spoken History of a Global Language

Episode 126: A New Turn of Phrase

June 26, 2019 1:09:10 49.91 MB Downloads: 0
During the Middle English period, English grammar and syntax underwent significant changes. Old inflectional endings continued to erode, and new phrases were introduced in their place. The writings of Geoffrey Chaucer reflect these changes, so we examine Chaucer’s House of … Continue reading