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What is Irish English: History and Present-Day Forms (Studies in English Language) about?
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 of central issues are considered in detail, such
Who reads Irish English: History and Present-Day Forms (Studies in English Language)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Raymond Hickey
- Publisher
- Cambridge ; New York: Cambridge University Press
- Published
- 2007
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780511551048
- Category
- language
- Subjects
- History, Language Learning, Literary Fiction
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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