Description
Once again available in paperback, Quirk and Wrenn's Old English Grammar is a convenient reference tool to complement readings in Old English. Appropriate for basic or advanced study of Old English language and literature, this brief modern grammar covers orthography, pronunciation, inflection, syntax, word formation, and phonology. The authors provide a clear overview of Late West Saxon, with notes that open up the complexities of the language for those who wish to pursue them. The supplemental bibliography added to this edition by Susan Deskis reflects the most relevant recent contributions to the study of Old English.
Reviews
"A convenient, flexible text for classroom and personal use.... Beginning students and experienced Old English instructors should all be pleased to own this book."-Thomas D. Hill, Cornell University
Book Information
ISBN 9780875805603
Author Randolph Quirk
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Northern Illinois University Press
Publisher Cornell University Press
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 133mm * 11mm