History in English words by Owen Barfield

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Author Barfield, Owen, 1898-1997
LoC No. 26013004
Title History in English words
Original Publication United Kingdom: Methuen & Co., 1926.
Credits Tim Lindell, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "History in English Words" by Owen Barfield is a historical and linguistic exploration published in the early 20th century. The work delves into the evolution of the English language, examining the historical significance and meanings buried within words, particularly those derived from various cultural and linguistic influences. Barfield aims to illustrate how language reflects the inner history of humanity and the evolution of consciousness. The opening of the text introduces the concept that the meanings of words provide insight into their historical context. Barfield employs several examples to illustrate how certain words, like "electric," have evolved both in definition and significance over time. He emphasizes that examining these words can reveal much about the societies and cultures that used them, fundamentally arguing that language serves as a living archive of human history, bridging the past with present consciousness. This opening segment sets the stage for a deeper analysis of language and culture as the text progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PE: Language and Literatures: English
Subject English language -- Semantics
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EBook-No. 71332
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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