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Evolution of Spanish Past Forms

Evolution of Spanish Past Forms

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The Evolution of Spanish Past Forms explores how Spanish past forms have changed diachronically, with examples from Medieval Spanish, Golden Age Spanish, and Modern Spanish literary works. It demonstrates how language is dynamic and susceptible to change, and will be of interest to scholars and graduate students investigating tense and aspect phenomena, grammaticalization processes, and language variation and change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The Evolution of Spanish Past Forms delves into the intricate and dynamic changes that Spanish past forms have undergone throughout history. Through a comprehensive examination of examples from Medieval Spanish, Golden Age Spanish, and Modern Spanish literary works, this book showcases the remarkable adaptability and evolution of language. The past forms analyzed in this book encompass a wide range, including the preterit, imperfect, imperfect progressive with the auxiliary verb estar (denoting temporal to be), present perfect, imperfect progressive with alternative auxiliary verbs, preterit progressive with estar, and preterit progressive with other auxiliary verbs.

This captivating book appeals to scholars and graduate students engaged in the study of tense and aspect phenomena in Spanish and other languages, grammaticalization processes, and the intricate variations and changes in language across time. By exploring these past forms, readers gain a deeper understanding of the intricate mechanisms that shape language development and evolution, shedding light on the rich and complex tapestry of linguistic heritage.

The Evolution of Spanish Past Forms is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of Spanish and its historical linguistic development. Its comprehensive analysis and rich examples provide a solid foundation for further research and exploration in the field of linguistics.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 142 x 222 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367322472

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