Publisher's Synopsis
An Old English Grammar is a comprehensive guide to the grammar and syntax of the Old English language, written by Eduard Sievers and originally published in 1903. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of the language, including pronunciation, inflection, syntax, and vocabulary. The first section provides an overview of the history and development of Old English, which was spoken in England from the 5th to the 11th century. The subsequent sections delve into the specifics of the language, including its complex system of inflection and its use of various case endings, verb forms, and pronouns. Throughout the book, Sievers provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers better understand and apply the concepts he presents. This book is an essential resource for scholars of Old English, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of the English 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.
