Leslie K. Arnovick Knihy

Arnovick examines the evolution of the English verbal system in a period of significant transformation by tracing the development in Old and Middle English of will and shall future constructions. Through pragmatic analysis of speech acts, she demonstrates how speakers employed both modal and temporal auxiliaries to communicate attitudes about the future. Arnovick finds historic precedent as well as intrinsic rationale for the received rules about will and shall.

Focusing on the role of charms in Early English, this book examines their significance within the historical and cultural context of the time. It draws from diverse sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of charms, making it a vital resource for researchers and students in fields such as Old English, Medieval English, English Historical Linguistics, Pragmatics, and early Religious Studies.