Irish English: History and Present-Day Forms

by Raymond Hickey

Book Overview

English has been spoken in Ireland for over 800 years, making Irish English the oldest variety of the language outside Britain. This 2007 book traces the development of English in Ireland, both north and south, from the late Middle Ages to the present day. Drawing on authentic data ranging from medieval literature to authentic contemporary examples, it reveals how Irish English arose, how it has developed, and how it continues to change. A variety...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521174155
• ISBN13: 9780521174152
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 526 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"