Anglo-Saxon Prose Reader For Beginners In Oldest English (1898) - William Malone Baskervill - Bog

The Anglo-Saxon Prose Reader For Beginners In Oldest English (1898) is a book by William Malone Baskervill that serves as an introduction to the Old English language, also known as Anglo-Saxon. The book is intended for beginners who want to learn the basics of the language and its prose literature. The book includes a comprehensive introduction to Old English grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, as well as an overview of the historical and cultural context of the language. It also features a selection of prose texts from various genres, including religious, historical, and legal writings. The texts are presented in their original Old English form, but with modern English translations provided alongside. This allows readers to compare and contrast the two languages and gain a deeper understanding of the linguistic and cultural differences between them. Overall, the Anglo-Saxon Prose Reader For Beginners In Oldest English (1898) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning Old English and exploring the rich literary tradition of this ancient 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.