A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language | Hardcover

Overview

A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and exhaustive English grammar references available. Authored by renowned linguists Randolph Quirk, Sidney Greenbaum, Geoffrey Leech, and Jan Svartvik, this grammar provides an unparalleled analysis of both spoken and written modern English.

Intended for scholars, advanced students, editors, educators, and language professionals, it presents detailed explanations of grammatical structures, usage, and variations across registers. From syntax to phonology, from morphology to semantics, this volume captures the richness and complexity of English in a way few resources can.

Product Details

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 1779 pages

• Publisher: Longman; 2nd Revised Edition (February 1989)

• Language: English

• ISBN-10: 0582517346

• ISBN-13: 978-0582517349 / 9780582517349

• Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 1.9 inches

• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds

Product Features

• Authored by four of the most influential English grammarians of the 20th century

• Comprehensive treatment of grammar from a descriptive and analytical perspective

• Covers all major areas: syntax, morphology, phonology, semantics, and pragmatics

• Includes extensive real-life examples drawn from both spoken and written English

• A foundational tool for academic research, curriculum development, and professional reference

Did You Know?

Commonly cited as "Quirk et al.," this grammar has influenced generations of linguists, educators, and researchers. It remains a core reference in university libraries and continues to shape English language studies worldwide.