A Modern English Grammar - On Historical Principles - Part VI - Morphology

A Modern English Grammar on Historical Principles was originally conceived by the Danish linguist Otto Jespersen in the early 20th century, representing a monumental effort to move beyond prescriptive grammar toward a descriptive, historical analysis of the English language. This particular volume, Part VI, focuses on morphology, delving into the structural evolution of English word forms. It serves as a cornerstone of linguistic study, reflecting Jespersen's commitment to analyzing the language as a living, changing entity rather than a fixed set of rules.

The 2013 edition published by Yutang Press is a modern reprint of this scholarly classic. While the original work was painstakingly crafted by Jespersen over several decades beginning in 1909, this recent iteration is intended to keep his influential research accessible to modern students and academic libraries. Jespersen’s meticulous approach to etymology and structural change has maintained its reputation for decades as an essential reference for philologists and historians of the English language, prioritizing clarity and exhaustive empirical evidence.