Italian influence on English
Italian influence on English, an article that explains the influence of the Italian language, culture and authors on the English language through the centuries. The Italian language is a Romance language spoken …
English, Greek and Latin
English, Greek and Latin, an article that explains how much the English language has been influenced and modified by the ancient Greek and Latin languages of the classical world. Why is it …
Aphorisms on Love
Aphorisms on love. Love is not altogether a delirium, yet it has many points in common therewith. Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881, Scottish philosopher, author) You can give without loving, but you cannot love …
A short history of the origins of English
A short history of the origins and development of English, from Old English, through Middle English to Late Modern English, plus a series of useful links. The history of the English language …