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A GUIDE TO OLD ENGLISH
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By: |
Bruce Mitchell, Fred C. Robinson |
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Paperback |
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ISBN 10: |
0470671076 |
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9780470671078 |
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Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
Pub. date: |
17 October, 2011 |
Edition: |
8th Revised edition |
Pages: |
444 |
Description: |
A Guide to Old English is a detailed but accessible introduction to the Old English language for beginners. The language section offers a simple yet comprehensive language reference, including sections on orthography and pronunciation, inflexions, word formation, and syntax. |
Synopsis: |
A comprehensive introduction to Old English, combining simple, clear philology with the best literary works to provide a compelling and accessible beginners guide. * Provides a comprehensive introduction to Old English * Uses a practical approach suited to the needs of the beginning student * Features selections from the greatest works of Old English literature, organized from simple to more challenging texts to keep pace with the reader * Includes a discussion of Anglo-Saxon literature, history, and culture, and a bibliography directing readers to useful publications on the subject * Updated throughout with new material including the first 25 lines from Beowulf with detailed annotation and an explanation of Grimm s and Verner s laws |
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Illustrations, maps |
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US |
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Wiley-Blackwell |
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