Publisher's Synopsis
""Specimens of Early English Part I: From Old English Homilies to King Horn 1150-1300"" is a book edited by Richard Morris. This book is a collection of various texts that were written in the early stages of the English language. The texts included in this book range from Old English homilies to the popular medieval romance, King Horn. The book is divided into different sections, each of which covers a specific period in the history of the English language. The texts are presented in their original language, but Morris provides a helpful glossary to aid readers in understanding the unfamiliar vocabulary and grammar. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the development of the 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.
