Guide To The Anglo-Saxon Tongue: A Grammar After Erasmus Rask; Extracts In Prose And Verse

By Edward Johnston Vernon and Rasmus Christian Rask

Book Overview

The book ""Guide To The Anglo-Saxon Tongue: A Grammar After Erasmus Rask; Extracts In Prose And Verse"" by Edward Johnston Vernon is a comprehensive guide to the Old English language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons. The book is based on the grammar rules established by Erasmus Rask, a Danish philologist who made significant contributions to the study of Old English. The guide includes detailed explanations of the grammar and syntax of Old English, including its inflectional system, word order, and pronunciation. It also provides numerous examples of Old English prose and verse, allowing readers to practice their comprehension and translation skills.The book is organized in a logical and easy-to-follow manner, with each chapter covering a specific aspect of the language. The author provides clear and concise explanations of complex grammatical concepts, making it an accessible resource for beginners and advanced learners alike.Overall, ""Guide To The Anglo-Saxon Tongue"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history and evolution of the English language, as well as for scholars and researchers studying Old English literature and culture.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: 1163232270
• ISBN13: 9781163232279
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"