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The Oxford Guide to Middle High German by Martin H. Jones and Howard Jones (2019, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100199654611
ISBN-139780199654611
eBay Product ID (ePID)14038254836
Product Key Features
Number of Pages736 Pages
Publication NameOxford Guide to Middle High German
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGerman, Linguistics / General
Publication Year2019
TypeLanguage Course
AuthorHoward Jones, Martin H. Jones
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight50.4 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2018-951259
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"A superlative and comprehensive Guide... [that] meets a dire need for English pedagogical materials for teaching and studying Middle High German. Jones and Jones have produced what is likely to become a foundational resource for beginning and advanced learners." -- Kathryn Starkey, Stanford University, The Medieval Review"The guide will be an indispensable resource for students, scholars and anyone interested in the language and culture of medieval Germany. Ambitious in scope yet immensely usable and aware of the diverse needs of its audiences, it is an important scholarly achievement in its own right and will be the standard reference work in the field for years to come." --Sarah Bowden, King's College London"I have been looking forward to this book since I found out that it was in the works. It will be an invaluable resource for students of literature, history, and linguistics who require a knowledge of Middle High German and the linguistic situation of medieval German-speaking lands. This clear and comprehensive volume explores how the language is used in particular kinds of texts, the history and purposes of these sources, the social and historical contexts of language use, and much more, alongside full coverage of current research. It is accessible enough to be read not only in classes but also independently by newcomers to the field, while at the same time providing overviews that specialists will find useful." --Joseph Salmons, University of Wisconsin, "A superlative and comprehensive Guide... [that] meets a dire need for English pedagogical materials for teaching and studying Middle High German. Jones and Jones have produced what is likely to become a foundational resource for beginning and advanced learners." -- Kathryn Starkey, Stanford University, The Medieval Review "The guide will be an indispensable resource for students, scholars and anyone interested in the language and culture of medieval Germany. Ambitious in scope yet immensely usable and aware of the diverse needs of its audiences, it is an important scholarly achievement in its own right and will be the standard reference work in the field for years to come." --Sarah Bowden, King's College London "I have been looking forward to this book since I found out that it was in the works. It will be an invaluable resource for students of literature, history, and linguistics who require a knowledge of Middle High German and the linguistic situation of medieval German-speaking lands. This clear and comprehensive volume explores how the language is used in particular kinds of texts, the history and purposes of these sources, the social and historical contexts of language use, and much more, alongside full coverage of current research. It is accessible enough to be read not only in classes but also independently by newcomers to the field, while at the same time providing overviews that specialists will find useful." --Joseph Salmons, University of Wisconsin, "The guide will be an indispensable resource for students, scholars and anyone interested in the language and culture of medieval Germany. Ambitious in scope yet immensely usable and aware of the diverse needs of its audiences, it is an important scholarly achievement in its own right and will be the standard reference work in the field for years to come." --Sarah Bowden, King's College London "I have been looking forward to this book since I found out that it was in the works. It will be an invaluable resource for students of literature, history, and linguistics who require a knowledge of Middle High German and the linguistic situation of medieval German-speaking lands. This clear and comprehensive volume explores how the language is used in particular kinds of texts, the history and purposes of these sources, the social and historical contexts of language use, and much more, alongside full coverage of current research. It is accessible enough to be read not only in classes but also independently by newcomers to the field, while at the same time providing overviews that specialists will find useful." --Joseph Salmons, University of Wisconsin
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IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal437.02
Table Of ContentPrefaceAcknowledgementsAbbreviationsLists of maps, tables, and figures1. Introduction2. Grammar and lexis3. Versification4. Historical, cultural, and literary background5. Selection of annotated textsGlossaryAppendixReferencesIndex
SynopsisThe Oxford Guide to Middle High German is the most comprehensive self-contained treatment of Middle High German available in English. It covers the language, literature, history, and culture of German in the period from 1050 to 1350 and is designed for entry-level readers, advanced study, teaching, and reference. The book includes a large sample of texts, not only from Classical works such as Erec, the Nibelungenlied, Parzival, and Tristan, but also from mystical writing, chronicles, and legal documents; the selection represents all major dialects and the full time span of the period. The volume begins with an introduction that defines Middle High German linguistically, geographically, and chronologically. Chapter 2 then provides a detailed exploration of the grammar, covering sounds and spelling, inflectional morphology, syntax, and lexis. Each section in this chapter begins with a summary of the main points, followed by detailed paragraphs for in-depth study and reference. Chapter 3 deals with versification, discussing metre, rhyme, lines of verse in context, and verse forms, and includes practical tips for scansion. Chapter 4 offers an account of the political and social structures of Medieval Germany and a survey of the principal types of texts that originated in the period. The final chapter of the book comprises over forty texts, each placed in context and provided with explanatory footnotes; the first two texts, to be taken together with the introductory grammar sections, are aimed at newcomers. A glossary provides full coverage of the vocabulary appearing in the texts and throughout the book., The Oxford Guide to Middle High German is the most comprehensive self-contained treatment of Middle High German available in English. It covers the language, literature, history, and culture of German in the period from 1050 to 1350 and is designed for entry-level readers, advanced study, teaching, and reference., The Oxford Guide to Middle High German is the most comprehensive self-contained treatment of Middle High German available in English. It covers the language, literature, history, and culture of German in the period from 1050 to 1350 and is designed for entry-level readers, advanced study, teaching, and reference. The book includes a large sample of texts, not only from Classical works such as Erec , the Nibelungenlied , Parzival , and Tristan , but also from mystical writing, chronicles, and legal documents; the selection represents all major dialects and the full time span of the period. The volume begins with an introduction that defines Middle High German linguistically, geographically, and chronologically. Chapter 2 then provides a detailed exploration of the grammar, covering sounds and spelling, inflectional morphology, syntax, and lexis. Each section in this chapter begins with a summary of the main points, followed by detailed paragraphs for in-depth study and reference. Chapter 3 deals with versification, discussing metre, rhyme, lines of verse in context, and verse forms, and includes practical tips for scansion. Chapter 4 offers an account of the political and social structures of Medieval Germany and a survey of the principal types of texts that originated in the period. The final chapter of the book comprises over forty texts, each placed in context and provided with explanatory footnotes; the first two texts, to be taken together with the introductory grammar sections, are aimed at newcomers. A glossary provides full coverage of the vocabulary appearing in the texts and throughout the book.
LC Classification NumberPF4043
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