Learning languages in early modern England / John Gallagher.
2019
P81.G7
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Title
Learning languages in early modern England / John Gallagher.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780191874505 (electronic book)
Published
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2019.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource : illustrations
Call Number
P81.G7
Dewey Decimal Classification
418.00704209031
Summary
In 1578, the Anglo-Italian author, translator, and teacher John Florio wrote that English was 'a language that wyl do you good in England, but passe Dover, it is woorth nothing'. This is a study of how English-speakers learnt a variety of continental vernacular languages in the period between 1480 and 1720. English was practically unknown outside of England, which meant that the English who wanted to travel and trade with the wider world in this period had to become language-learners.
Note
In 1578, the Anglo-Italian author, translator, and teacher John Florio wrote that English was 'a language that wyl do you good in England, but passe Dover, it is woorth nothing'. This is a study of how English-speakers learnt a variety of continental vernacular languages in the period between 1480 and 1720. English was practically unknown outside of England, which meant that the English who wanted to travel and trade with the wider world in this period had to become language-learners.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on September 13, 2019).
Series
Oxford scholarship online.
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Print version: 9780198837909
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