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Argument Structure in Flux: The Development of Impersonal Constructions in Middle and Early Modern E

by Argument Structure in Flux: The Development of Impersonal Constructions in Middle and Early Modern English, with Special Reference to Verbs of Desire

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Verbs of Desire underwent important changes in the course of their histories. In earlier English they could be used impersonally in constructions lacking a nominative subject. When impersonal uses are lost, they are gradually replaced by personal patterns, in particular a pattern where the verb governs a prepositional complement.

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  • Peter Lang Brand
  • Jan 21, 2021 Pub Date:
  • 9783034341899 ISBN-13:
  • 303434189X ISBN-10:
  • English Language
  • 8.86 in * 0.75 in * 5.91 in Dimensions:
  • 2 lb Weight: