The History of English Podcast

Currently Playing: Episode 126: A New Turn of Phrase

During the Middle English period, English grammar and syntax underwent significant changes. Old inflectional endings continued to erode, and new phrases were introduced in their place. The writings of Geoffrey Chaucer reflect these changes, so we examine Chaucer’s House of Fame and Troilus and Criseyde for evidence of the newly emerging grammar and syntax. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 126 (https://historyofenglishpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/HOE-Transcript-Episode126.pdf)