A Glossary To Aelfric's Homilies (1891)

By Alfred J. Wyatt

Book Overview

""A Glossary to Aelfric's Homilies"" is a reference book written by A. J. Wyatt and published in 1891. It is a comprehensive guide that provides definitions and explanations of the Old English words and phrases used in Aelfric's Homilies. Aelfric was an Anglo-Saxon monk and writer who lived in the 10th century and is known for his religious writings. The glossary is organized alphabetically and includes over 2,000 entries, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Old English language and literature. The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on Aelfric and his works, as well as a brief history of the English language. Overall, ""A Glossary to Aelfric's Homilies"" is a valuable tool for anyone interested in understanding and studying the language and literature of the Anglo-Saxon period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164002856
• ISBN13: 9781164002857
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"