On The Formation Of English Words By Means Of Ablaut - Karl Warnke - Bog

On The Formation Of English Words By Means Of Ablaut: A Grammatical Essay is a book written by Karl Warnke and first published in 1878. The book focuses on the study of the English language and its formation of words through the use of ablaut, a linguistic term used to describe the vowel changes that occur in a word to indicate tense or other grammatical features. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of ablaut and its role in the formation of English words. The first chapter provides an overview of the concept of ablaut and its historical development, while the following chapters delve deeper into the various types of ablaut and how they are used in different parts of speech, such as verbs, nouns, and adjectives.Throughout the book, Warnke provides numerous examples of English words that illustrate the principles of ablaut and how they are used in different contexts. He also discusses the historical origins of ablaut in the Germanic languages and how it has evolved over time in English.Overall, On The Formation Of English Words By Means Of Ablaut: A Grammatical Essay is a comprehensive and detailed study of a key aspect of the English language. It is a valuable resource for linguists, scholars, and anyone interested in the history and structure of the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.