PHONETICS OF EAST SLAVIC LANGUAGES 16TH-17TH CENTURIES - MAGDALENA JANAS

Discover the fascinating world of phonetics of East Slavic languages from the 16th-17th centuries with Magdalena Janas' publication. This detailed analysis of historical texts takes us back in time, showcasing the evolution of Old Russian, Old Belarusian, and Old Ukrainian languages. Immerse yourself in the richness of historical texts and understand how Latin records reflected the pronunciation of words at that time.

• Detailed analysis of four historical texts from the 16th and 17th centuries.
• Identification of common and distinctive features of Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian phonetics.
• In-depth look at the equivalents of phonemes in Latin script.
• Reliable interpretation of phonetic phenomena documented in the sources.
• Expanding knowledge of the history of East Slavic languages.
• Understanding the formation of graphic, phonetic, flexible, and lexical systems.

Magdalena Janas' book is the result of a highly detailed and meticulous analysis of four historical texts from the East Slavic lands. The author examined the equivalents of individual phonemes in Latin script with great attention and care, taking into account their position in the word and the neighboring sounds. The results of the observations were subjected to a sound and cautious interpretation. Above all, however, she revealed phonetic phenomena documented in the sources and determined their linguistic origin.

This publication is an extremely valuable solution to the problem under consideration. The research results presented in it significantly expand knowledge of the history of East Slavic languages, the formation of their graphic, phonetic, and to some extent flexible and lexical systems. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Slavic languages and their evolution over the centuries.

Magdalena Janas holds a doctorate in humanities and is a linguist specializing in issues related to the historical phonetics of East Slavic languages. Her scientific work makes a significant contribution to the development of knowledge about Slavic languages and their history.

The Jagiellonian University Press, known for its high-quality scientific publications, presents this book in a careful edition with attention to editorial details. The 162x232 mm format, paperback binding, and 246 pages guarantee a comfortable reading experience and the durability of the publication.