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Anglo-Saxon Primer, With Grammar, Notes, and Glossary / Eighth Edition Revised

By Henry Sweet
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A practical introduction to Old English that combines a compact grammar with carefully chosen easy prose extracts, a glossary, and explanatory notes aimed at beginners and self-learners. Poetry is omitted in favor of Gospel passages, Chronicle items, and short homiletic and historical prose; very short sentences are grouped to illustrate specific grammatical forms. Spelling is regularized on an early West-Saxon basis, phonology is reduced to essentials, and derivation and syntax are treated alongside inflection. The glossary limits cognate references to items occurring in the texts, and the notes mainly direct the reader to the grammar so rules are applied in actual reading.

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Henry Sweet

Henry Sweet was a prominent philologist and linguist known for his contributions to the study of Old English and Icelandic languages. His notable works include the "Anglo-Saxon Primer, With Grammar, Notes, and Glossary," which serves as an essential resource for students and scholars of Anglo-Saxon literature. Sweet's "Icelandic Primer with Grammar, Notes and Glossary" further reflects his expertise in Germanic languages. His scholarly approach combined rigorous grammatical analysis with practical teaching methods, making his primers valuable tools in the field of historical linguistics. Sweet's work has had a lasting impact on the understanding and appreciation of early Germanic languages.

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