A Guide To The Anglo-Saxon Tongue: A Grammar After Erasmus Rask, Extracts In Prose And Verse, With Notes, Etc. (1872)

By Edward Johnston Vernon and Erasmus Rask

A Guide to the Anglo-Saxon Tongue is a grammar book written by Erasmus Rask and published in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the Old English language, also known as Anglo-Saxon, which was spoken in England from the 5th to the 11th century. The grammar is based on the work of Erasmus Rask, a Danish linguist who is considered to be one of the founders of comparative linguistics. The book includes extracts of prose and verse in Old English, along with notes and explanations to help readers understand the language. This guide is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of the English language, as well as scholars and students of Old English literature.For The Use Of Learners. With An Appendix.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104008262
• ISBN13: 9781104008260
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"