Cet auteur explore l'étude profonde du langage, avec un accent particulier sur l'anglais. Son travail se concentre sur l'évolution du vocabulaire et les dimensions historiques de la langue. Par ses efforts éditoriaux et ses conférences d'experts, il a façonné des générations de linguistes et a considérablement contribué à la compréhension des dialectes américains et écossais. Son héritage littéraire est ancré dans la construction méticuleuse de dictionnaires complets et dans l'avancement de la recherche lexicographique.
Perfect for beginners learning English as a second language, this comprehensive guide features clear explanations and helpful exercises to improve your vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Written by renowned linguist W. A. Craigie, this book is an essential tool for anyone looking to master the English language.
"The Religion of Ancient Scandinavia" is a short work containing several sections dedicated to studying a bit about the historical practice of Norse paganism in its several major forms; the worship of Thor, the cult of Odin, resistance to Christendom, and some practices involved.It is notable for bits about such oddities as the "doom ring" and "insult post," and contains a short selected reading section of use to those intrigued by the topic, for practice or academic rigor.