The Evolution of Grammar: Tense, Aspect, and Modality in the Languages of the World

The Evolution of Grammar: Tense, Aspect, and Modality in the Languages of the World

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The Evolution of Grammar: Tense, Aspect, and Modality in the Languages of the World

The Evolution of Grammar: Tense, Aspect, and Modality in the Languages of the World

Written by Joan L. Bybee
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Published November 15, 1994
ISBN 1040798
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After spending years working in the corporate world, Joan L. Bybee finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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