Giulio Lepschy, Anna Laura Lepschy
The Italian Language Today
- ISBN 13:
- 9780941533225
- author:
- Giulio Lepschy, Anna Laura Lepschy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Amsterdam Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Writing & Reading Reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Italian Language Today provides an in-depth exploration of the modern standard language and its various forms. This comprehensive guide covers the historical development of Italian, from its dialects to its regional and social varieties, as well as occupational languages. A reference grammar section follows, presenting contemporary educated Italian in a practical and user-friendly way. The book's focus on everyday usage ensures that readers can understand and use a wide range of expressions, tailored to their level of formality or regional context. With its unique blend of historical perspective and contemporary grammar, this second edition has been thoroughly revised to bring it up-to-date, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars of Italian.