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First Middle English Primer: Extracts From the Ancren Riwle and Ormulum; With Grammar, Notes, and Glossary (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The object of this work is not to afford a general survey of the Middle English dialects in their different periods, but rather to lay a firm foundation for such a survey by giving extracts from the two oldest texts which have been handed down in consistent, contemporary spellings representing pure and fixed dialects, one dialect being the direct descendant of the classical West Saxon of Alfred and Elfric, the other the nearly direct ancestor of Modern English. The spellings of the mss. Have been preserved unchanged, except in cases of necessary alteration, but diacritics have been added as guides to the quantity and quality of those sounds which are imperfectly distinguished in the mss. The grammar and glossary are based entirely on the extracts, all comparison of the other M. E. Dialects and periods being rigorously excluded, the two texts being also kept apart as much as possible.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1528102320
- ISBN 13 9781528102322
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages159
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents select Middle English texts of the thirteenth century, a crucial period in the development of the English language, when it begins to shed its Old English character and evolve into something that would become closer to the language we know today. The author has chosen two texts, originally written in Southern dialects, to represent the state of Middle English during this time of transition: the Ancren Riwle and the Ormulum. The Ancren Riwle, a guide for anchoresses, offers insights into medieval religious life and thought, while the Ormulum, a collection of homilies, gives us a glimpse into the beliefs and practices of the medieval English Church. Through these texts, the book provides a unique window into the linguistic, religious, and literary landscape of medieval England. It reveals how the English language evolved from its Germanic roots to become a vibrant and expressive medium of thought and feeling. Moreover, it sheds light on the social and religious values of the time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English language or medieval English literature, as it brings to life the people and ideas that shaped this fascinating era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528102322_0
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