Reliquiæ Antiquæ: Scraps From Ancient Manuscripts, Illustrating Chiefly Early English Literature and the English Language

By Thomas Wright and James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps

Book Overview

This fascinating collection of excerpts from ancient manuscripts sheds light on the evolution of the English language and literature. With examples of Old and Middle English texts, as well as commentary from the era's leading scholars, this volume offers a unique glimpse into a critical period in the development of the English language.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022871641
• ISBN13: 9781022871649
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"