An Old English Grammar (1903)

By Eduard Sievers

Book Overview

An Old English Grammar is a comprehensive guide to the grammar and syntax of the Old English language, written by German philologist Eduard Sievers and first published in 1903. The book provides a detailed overview of the language, including its phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary, as well as its historical development and literary context. The text is organized into chapters that cover topics such as noun declension, verb conjugation, word order, and the use of prepositions and conjunctions. Throughout the book, Sievers provides numerous examples of Old English texts, along with translations and commentary, to illustrate the principles of the language. The book is intended for scholars of Old English and other Germanic languages, as well as for students of linguistics and medieval literature. Despite its age, An Old English Grammar remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of this important historical language.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: 1164574671
• ISBN13: 9781164574675
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"