Sara M. Pons-Sanz is a Senior Lecturer in English Language at the University of Westminster, UK

• PrefaceAbbreviations and SymbolsList of Editions1. Introduction2. Semantics3. Processes of Lexical Expansion I: Borrowing4. Processes of Lexical Expansion II: Word-formation5. Noun Phrase6. Personal Pronouns7. Verbal Phrase8. Syntax9. Linguistic Varieties10. ConclusionGlossaryBibliographyIndex.

'This manages the perfect balance of being engaging and accessible and also scholarly and principled. Pons-Sanz covers an extraordinary range of literature and demonstrates that knowledge of language is the key to the culture of the past. New students and old professors will find much to value here.' Peter Stockwell, University of Nottingham, UK 'Accessible and stimulating, The Language of Early English Literature introduces students to a range of linguistic techniques and offers numerous sample analyses. This book will be essential reading for students of language and literature alike.' Simon Horobin, University of Oxford, UK

Sara M. Pons-Sanz is a Senior Lecturer in English Language at the University of Westminster, UK

• PrefaceAbbreviations and SymbolsList of Editions1. Introduction2. Semantics3. Processes of Lexical Expansion I: Borrowing4. Processes of Lexical Expansion II: Word-formation5. Noun Phrase6. Personal Pronouns7. Verbal Phrase8. Syntax9. Linguistic Varieties10. ConclusionGlossaryBibliographyIndex.

'This manages the perfect balance of being engaging and accessible and also scholarly and principled. Pons-Sanz covers an extraordinary range of literature and demonstrates that knowledge of language is the key to the culture of the past. New students and old professors will find much to value here.' Peter Stockwell, University of Nottingham, UK 'Accessible and stimulating, The Language of Early English Literature introduces students to a range of linguistic techniques and offers numerous sample analyses. This book will be essential reading for students of language and literature alike.' Simon Horobin, University of Oxford, UK

Sara M. Pons-Sanz is a Senior Lecturer in English Language at the University of Westminster, UK

• PrefaceAbbreviations and SymbolsList of Editions1. Introduction2. Semantics3. Processes of Lexical Expansion I: Borrowing4. Processes of Lexical Expansion II: Word-formation5. Noun Phrase6. Personal Pronouns7. Verbal Phrase8. Syntax9. Linguistic Varieties10. ConclusionGlossaryBibliographyIndex.

'This manages the perfect balance of being engaging and accessible and also scholarly and principled. Pons-Sanz covers an extraordinary range of literature and demonstrates that knowledge of language is the key to the culture of the past. New students and old professors will find much to value here.' Peter Stockwell, University of Nottingham, UK 'Accessible and stimulating, The Language of Early English Literature introduces students to a range of linguistic techniques and offers numerous sample analyses. This book will be essential reading for students of language and literature alike.' Simon Horobin, University of Oxford, UK