The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language

By Rodney Huddleston, Geoffrey K. Pullum, Laurie Bauer, Betty Birner, Ted Briscoe & Peter Collins

The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language is the definitive reference work on modern English grammar. Published by Cambridge University Press, this monumental volume—first released in 2002—represents the most comprehensive, scientifically detailed description of English ever produced.

Spanning more than 1,800 pages, this magnum opus provides an exhaustive analysis of English syntax, morphology, word classes, and clause structure. Combining descriptive clarity with theoretical rigor, it has become the global standard for advanced linguistic research and higher-level grammar study.

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This book offers a complete, research-grade framework for understanding the structure of modern English. It replaces traditional prescriptive grammar with a modern, evidence-based linguistic approach, making it indispensable for serious academic, editorial, and institutional use.

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• The most comprehensive reference on English grammar ever published
• Based on modern syntactic and morphological theory
• Detailed analysis of word classes, phrases, clauses, and constructions
• Collaborative scholarship from leading linguists and grammarians
• Thousands of carefully analyzed real-world English examples

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