On the Use of the Subjunctive Mood in Anglo-Saxon: And Its Further History in Old English

By Gerold Hotz

Book Overview

""On The Use Of The Subjunctive Mood In Anglo-Saxon: And Its Further History In Old English"" is a book written by Gerold Hotz in 1882. The book explores the use of the subjunctive mood in the Anglo-Saxon language and how it evolved in Old English. The subjunctive mood is a grammatical form used to express various states of unreality, such as wishes, doubts, or possibilities. Hotz examines the various forms and functions of the subjunctive mood in Anglo-Saxon and Old English, providing examples and explanations throughout the text. The book also discusses the historical context in which the subjunctive mood was used, including its decline in use over time. Overall, ""On The Use Of The Subjunctive Mood In Anglo-Saxon: And Its Further History In Old English"" is a comprehensive study of an important grammatical feature in the development of the English 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: 1437045421
• ISBN13: 9781437045420
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"