Publisher's Synopsis
Selections From The Old Irish Glosses: With Notes And Vocabulary (1904) is a book written by John Strachan. The book is a compilation of selected Old Irish glosses, which are short explanatory notes written in Irish, that were added to Latin texts during the early Middle Ages. The glosses were written by Irish scribes who were renowned for their expertise in Latin and their use of the Irish language. The book includes a wide range of glosses, from religious texts to secular works, and covers a period of over 300 years. Strachan provides detailed notes and a comprehensive vocabulary to help readers understand the meaning of the glosses. The book is aimed at scholars and students of Old Irish and medieval studies, as well as those interested in the history of the Irish language and its influence on medieval Europe. Overall, Selections From The Old Irish Glosses: With Notes And Vocabulary (1904) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of the Irish language and its cultural significance in the early Middle Ages.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.