A Second Anglo-Saxon Reader

A Second Anglo-Saxon Reader

Henry Sweet

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9780548799130
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A Second Anglo-Saxon Reader: Archaic And Dialectal is a book written by Henry Sweet and published in 1887. It is a collection of Anglo-Saxon texts, including poems, prose, and historical documents, that were originally written in Old English. The book is intended for readers who have already studied the basics of Old English and are looking to expand their knowledge of the language. The texts included in the book are drawn from a variety of sources, including manuscripts and inscriptions, and represent a range of dialects and styles. Along with the original texts, the book includes extensive notes and glossaries to help readers understand the language and context of the texts. Overall, A Second Anglo-Saxon Reader is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and literature of Old English.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.

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