Anthony Fox Knihy

This book is a description of the major features of German according to the principles of modern linguistics. It considers aspects of German phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, as well as varieties and discourse, from a theoretical perspective, though theory is discussed only in sofar as it can throw light on the structure of the language. The aim is not present a reference grammar, nor to provide definitive answers to the questions raised, but rather to foster a linguistically informed approach to the description of the language. No work of the kind has been available inEnglish up to now, and the book is intended to fill this gap.

The book delves into the prosodic features of speech, such as length, accent, stress, tone, and intonation, providing a detailed analysis and description of each. The author identifies specific criteria for defining these features and explores them from multiple theoretical perspectives. A key focus is the interrelationships and interdependencies among these prosodic elements, highlighting their significance in the overall structure and organization of spoken language.