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Old English : a linguistic introduction / Jeremy J. Smith.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Smith, J. J. (Jeremy J.), author.
- Series:
- Cambridge introductions to the English language.
- Cambridge introductions to the English language
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English language--Old English, ca. 450-1100.
- English language.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xii, 199 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Old English provides a clear linguistic introduction to English between the 5th century and the Norman invasion in 1066. Tailored to suit the needs of individual course modules, it assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, and presents the basic facts in a straightforward manner, making it the ideal beginners' text. Students are guided step-by-step through the main characteristics and developments of English during that period, aided by concise chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, and a comprehensive glossary. Each chapter is accompanied by an engaging set of exercises and discussion questions based on authentic Anglo-Saxon texts, encouraging students to consolidate their learning, and providing essential self-study material. The book is accompanied by a companion website, featuring solutions to the exercises and useful additional resources. Providing essential knowledge and skills for those embarking on the study of Old English, it is set to become the leading introduction to the subject.
- Contents:
- About Old English
- Describing language
- The structure of Old English
- Spellings and sounds
- The Old English lexicon
- Old English grammar I : syntax
- Old English grammar II : inflexional morphology.
- Notes:
- Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-194) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-107-19719-8
- 1-282-53935-3
- 9786612539350
- 0-511-81233-7
- 0-511-71902-7
- 0-511-71947-7
- 0-511-51545-6
- 0-511-71856-X
- 0-511-51673-8
- OCLC:
- 609833511
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