Publisher's Synopsis
""A Book for the Beginner in Anglosaxon"" is a comprehensive guide to learning Old English, also known as Anglo-Saxon. Written by John Earle and first published in 1884, the book is designed for those who are new to the language and provides a short grammar guide, selections from the Gospels, and a parsing glossary. The grammar guide covers the basics of Old English grammar, including noun declensions, verb conjugations, and syntax. The selections from the Gospels provide an opportunity for readers to practice reading and translating Old English texts. The parsing glossary helps readers to understand the meaning of Old English words and phrases by breaking them down into their component parts. Overall, ""A Book for the Beginner in Anglosaxon"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning this fascinating and important 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.
