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An Introduction to Middle English by Simon Horobin and Jeremy Smith
Book Description
This authoritative survey offers a concise description of Middle English, the language of Chaucer, during the period from 1100 to 1500. Middle English is discussed in relation to both earlier and later stages in the history of English and in regard to other languages with which it came into contact. The book covers the principal features of Middle English spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary and also introduces Middle English textual studies.

An Introduction to English Phonology by April M. S. McMahon
Book Description
An Introduction to English Phonology introduces undergraduates to the basic tools and concepts necessary for the description of English phonological systems and processes. April McMahon considers the justification for analytical tools like the International Phonestic Alphabet and the difference between sounds and spellings, so that students understand the rationale for what they are learning. The crucial idea of phonological contrast is introduced very early, with subsequent chapters covering the articulatory description of vowels and consonants; variant realisations of vowels and consonants in different contexts; and prosodic concepts, notably syllables and stress. Throughout the book, there is emphasis on the range of variation to be found in modern English phonology, with examples taken not only from Standard Southern British English and General American, but also New Zealand English, Scottish Standard English and Singaporean English.

An Introduction to English Morphology: Words and Their Structure by Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy

Topics include: words, sentences and dictionaries a word and its parts (roots and affixes) a word and its forms (inflection) a word and its relatives (derivation) compound words word structure productivity and the historical sources of English word formation. It presupposes no linguistic training, is aimed at students of English (literature or language) and also provides a sound basis for further linguistic study. Exercise material, with answers and discussion, has been included, to serve as models for further exercises.

An Introduction to International Varieties of English by Laurie Bauer
Book Description

Covering varieties of English spoken in Britain, the U.S.A., Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Falkland Islands, this book shows how the major national varieties of English have developed and why similar causes have given rise to different effects in different parts of the world.