Noun Phrase Modification in Early Modern English Recipes
The study of complex noun phrases and their evolution in early English writings has attracted attention of many scholars (e.g. Norri 1989; Raumolin-Brunberg 1991; Moskowich 2009; 2010; Biber et al. 2011; Tyrkkö 2014). These studies have revealed that the trends in the use of pre- and postmodifica...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institute of English Studies
2017-10-01
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| Series: | Anglica. An International Journal of English Studies |
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| Online Access: | http://www.anglica.ia.uw.edu.pl/images/pdf/26-2-articles/Anglica_26-2_MSylwanowicz_37-49.pdf |
| Summary: | The study of complex noun phrases and their evolution in early English writings has
attracted attention of many scholars (e.g. Norri 1989; Raumolin-Brunberg 1991; Moskowich
2009; 2010; Biber et al. 2011; Tyrkkö 2014). These studies have revealed that the
trends in the use of pre- and postmodification in noun phrases have been subject to various
changes over the centuries.
The present paper offers an examination of the preferred patterns of noun phrase
modification in Early Modern English medical recipes. The study will investigate whether
there was a link between the level of the text (learned and non-learned) and the choice of
noun modifiers. |
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| ISSN: | 0860-5734 0860-5734 |