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Short Stuff: History of English

Stuff You Should Know

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The Evolution of English

This chapter discusses the transformation of the English language, covering key events like the great vowel shift and the role of printing in standardizing English. It also highlights the incorporation of global vocabulary due to British colonization and features early poets like Cadmon, along with humorous attempts to pronounce Old English.

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