Excerpt from The Syntax of the Genitive Case in the Lindisfarne Gospels, Vol. 1
The genitive case is used in vvest-saxon to denote a great variety of relations between nouns. It is used very extensively to designate the partitive relation. It is also used to express numerous relations ranging from those Of pure possession, origin, and relationship to those Of a qualifying character. The genitive is sometimes employed to denote a quality, usually re quiring a modifier as in other Idg. Languages. With nouns denoting an activity it may be used to designate either the subject or the Object of the action.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Old English grammar, specifically focusing on the use of the genitive case in the Lindisfarne Gospels. The Lindisfarne Gospels are a beautifully illustrated manuscript containing the four Gospels in Latin with an interlinear gloss in Old Northumbrian, a dialect of Old English. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of how the genitive case is used in the Northumbrian gloss, examining its various functions and nuances. The author meticulously classifies the different types of genitive constructions, comparing and contrasting them with similar constructions in West Saxon, the most commonly studied dialect of Old English. The analysis reveals how the genitive case is used to express a wide range of relationships, from possession and origin to description and definition. The author also explores the influence of Latin grammar on the Northumbrian gloss, providing valuable insights into the interplay of language and translation in the early medieval period. By analyzing the genitive case in the Lindisfarne Gospels, the author sheds light on the grammatical complexities and stylistic nuances of this crucial dialect of Old English, revealing the richness and vitality of the language as spoken and written during the early medieval period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330371312_0
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