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A Grammar of Yélî Dnye

The Papuan Language of Rossel Island

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The book explores a unique language spoken 450 km offshore from Papua New Guinea, noted for its intricate phonological, morphological, and syntactic features. As the last surviving member of its language family, it offers valuable insights into the linguistic landscape of the region prior to the Austronesian expansion, highlighting its historical significance and the limited influence of surrounding languages.

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A Grammar of Yélî Dnye, Stephen C. Levinson

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Jaar van publicatie
2023
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Titel
A Grammar of Yélî Dnye
Ondertitel
The Papuan Language of Rossel Island
Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2023
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
618
ISBN13
9783111358666
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The book explores a unique language spoken 450 km offshore from Papua New Guinea, noted for its intricate phonological, morphological, and syntactic features. As the last surviving member of its language family, it offers valuable insights into the linguistic landscape of the region prior to the Austronesian expansion, highlighting its historical significance and the limited influence of surrounding languages.