An Old High-German Primer: With Grammar, Notes, and Glossary (Classic Reprint)

Joseph Wright

ISBN 10: 1528505085 / ISBN 13: 9781528505086

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2017

Beschreibung

Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of Old High German, a language spoken in the highlands of South Germany during the 8th to 11th centuries. As a member of the West Germanic language family, Old High German shares ancestry with languages such as Old English, Old Frisian, and Gothic. The author meticulously examines the intricacies of Old High German grammar, exploring its unique sound system, vowel changes, and consonant shifts. The book's exploration of Old High German sheds light on the broader history of the Germanic languages, tracing their evolution from a common ancestor and highlighting the distinctive characteristics that set them apart. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the language's structure, including its grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Through detailed analysis and insightful explanations, the author uncovers the rich tapestry of Old High German, revealing its connections to other languages and its profound influence on the development of modern German. By delving into the intricacies of this historical language, this book provides valuable insights into the linguistic and cultural heritage of the German people and their enduring literary legacy. 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 9781528505086_0

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: An Old High-German Primer: With Grammar, Notes, and Glossary (Classic Reprint)
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1528505085
• ISBN-13: 9781528505086
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Learning Foreign Languages

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Inhaltsangabe

Excerpt from An Old High-German Primer: With Grammar, Notes, and Glossary

In conclusion I gratefully acknowledge my obligations to Braune's Althochdeutsche Grammatik, Halle, 1886, and to the same author's Althochdeutsches Lesebuch, Halle, 1881, a new edition of which is to appear shortly.

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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.