Old English Glosses: Chiefly Unpublished (1900)

By Arthur S. Napier

Book Overview

Old English Glosses: Chiefly Unpublished is a book written by Arthur Sampson Napier and published in 1900. The book is a collection of Old English glosses, which are short explanations or translations of words or phrases in Old English texts. The glosses in this book are mainly unpublished, meaning that they have not been previously published in any other work. The glosses are presented in their original Old English form, along with a modern English translation and commentary by Napier. The glosses cover a wide range of topics, including religious texts, medical texts, and legal documents. The book is of interest to scholars and students of Old English literature and language, as well as those interested in the history of the English language. It provides valuable insights into the vocabulary and grammar of Old English, as well as the cultural and historical context in which the language was used. Overall, Old English Glosses: Chiefly Unpublished is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of Old English language and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1164920464
• ISBN13: 9781164920465
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"