A History of the Japanese Language - Mobipocket eBook Bjarke
Frellesvig describes the development of the Japanese language
from its recorded beginnings until the present day as reflected
by the written sources and historical record. Beginning with a
description of the oldest attested stage of the language, Old
Japanese (approximately the eighth century AD), and then tracing
the changes which occurred through the Early Middle Japanese
(800–1200), Late Middle Japanese (1200–1600) and the Modern
Japanese (1600–onwards) periods, a complete internal history of
the language is examined and discussed. This account provides a
comprehensive study of how the Japanese language has developed
and adapted, providing a much needed resource for scholars. A
History of the Japanese Language is invaluable to all those
interested in the Japanese language and also students of
language change generally.