Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2007-06-03 Public domain in the USA. 909 Meiklejohn, J. M. D. (John Miller Dow) 1830 1902 Meiklejohn, John Miller Dow A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2 Produced by Louise Hope, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2" by J. M. D. Meiklejohn is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a continuation of the author's examination of English, delving into its history and the evolution of English literature. The text is likely aimed at students and educators, highlighting the significant developments in the language over time. The opening of the book outlines the author's intentions and the structure of the work. It emphasizes that language is an organic entity that evolves over time, both in spoken and written forms. It discusses the early beginnings of the English language, tracing its roots back to the Anglo-Saxon period and the influences that shaped its development, including the impact of various invasions and cultural interactions. Through a comprehensive introduction, Meiklejohn sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the vocabulary and grammar of English, as well as the historical context of its literary contributions, making it apparent that the book aims to provide a thorough understanding of the English language's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English literature -- History and criticism English language -- History PE PN Text Category: British Literature Category: History - British Category: Language & Communication 593493 2025-08-09T06:58:11.879350 text/html 600495 2022-12-10T02:42:29 text/html 302595 2025-08-09T06:58:27.553315 application/epub+zip 308912 2025-08-09T06:58:16.882332 application/epub+zip 286924 2025-08-09T06:58:14.870363 application/epub+zip 670744 2025-08-09T06:58:33.641331 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 629215 2025-08-09T06:58:25.635277 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 583172 2022-09-10T08:37:11.269479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483326 2025-08-09T06:58:09.473380 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 483266 2007-06-03T07:31:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19052 2025-08-09T06:58:33.803248 application/rdf+xml 23782 2025-08-09T06:58:15.423352 image/jpeg 4584 2025-08-09T06:58:15.146351 image/jpeg 186384 2007-06-03T07:35:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 202717 2022-12-10T02:43:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 290260 2025-08-09T06:58:11.919399 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia