Excerpt from Introduction to Anglo-Saxon: An Anglo-Saxon Reader, With Philological Notes, a Brief Grammar, and a Vocabulary
IT seems to be agreed that every English scholar ought to have some scholarly knowledge Of the English language. Then every English scholar ought to study anglo-saxon. He ought to read representative passages in representative books of the literature thoroughly, dwelling on them line by line, and word by word, and making the text the foundation Of general philological study. At least a daily lesson for one term ought to be given to this study in each Of our colleges.
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Excerpt from Introduction to Anglo-Saxon: An Anglo-Saxon Reader, With Philological Notes, a Brief Grammar, and a Vocabulary
IT seems to be agreed that every English scholar ought to have some scholarly knowledge Of the English language. Then every English scholar ought to study anglo-saxon. He ought to read representative passages in representative books of the literature thoroughly, dwelling on them line by line, and word by word, and making the text the foundation Of general philological study. At least a daily lesson for one term ought to be given to this study in each Of our colleges.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
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.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the impact of Anglo-Saxon culture and language on modern English as we know it, with thoughtful examination of grammar structures and literary benchmarks. The author traces the evolution of the language from its origins in the Anglo-Saxon tongue, connecting it to the rise of Old English and Middle English and the influence of writers like Geoffrey Chaucer and William Caxton. As the book explores these developments, it unravels the rich tapestry of Anglo-Saxon vocabulary, revealing how a significant portion of our everyday English vocabulary can be traced back to this ancient Germanic language. By venturing into the nuances of grammar and syntax, the book provides a solid understanding of Anglo-Saxon's enduring legacy and its influence on the way we communicate today. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333039462_0
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