A Modern English Grammar - On Historical Principles - Part III - Syntax (Second Volume)

Focusing on linguistics, this comprehensive volume delves into syntax, covering topics such as relative clauses, transitivity, and predicatives. Originally published in 1927, it showcases Otto Jespersen's significant contributions to the field. A prominent academic at Copenhagen University, Jespersen served as a professor of English from 1893 to 1925, and his works remain foundational texts in linguistics. The book is now republished with a new introductory biography, highlighting his enduring impact on the study of language.