An Introduction to the Study of the Anglo-Saxon Language (Classic Reprint)

Stephen H. Carpenter

ISBN 10: 1332786219 / ISBN 13: 9781332786213

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2017

Beschreibung

Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive angle on Anglo-Saxon grammar for history and language enthusiasts. The author explores Anglo-Saxon's roots and historical role, providing critical insights into a language that has significantly shaped English vocabulary and grammar. With detailed yet accessible explanations of grammatical complexities such as declensions and word classes, the author takes readers on a historical linguistic journey. Furthermore, the book features original Anglo-Saxon extracts with accompanying translations and notes, allowing readers to engage directly with the language and appreciate its nuances. Through this in-depth exploration, the author unveils the enduring legacy of Anglo-Saxon, capturing its significance not only as an ancient tongue but also as a cornerstone of modern English. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332786213_0

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Titel: An Introduction to the Study of the ...

Verlag: Forgotten Books

Erscheinungsdatum: 2017

Einband: Paperback

Zustand: New

Art des Buches: print-on-demand item

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Excerpt from An Introduction to the Study of the Anglo-Saxon Language: Comprising an Elementary Grammar, Selections for Reading, With Explanatory Notes and a Vocabulary

The extracts for reading have been selected so as to gradually increase in difficulty. Beginning with ideas which are familiar, the student passes to those which are less readily apprehended, and then to selections which require more labor on his part. Anglo-saxon poetry is.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.