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Essentials of Early English: An Introduction to Old, Middle, and Early Modern English book cover

3rd Edition

Essentials of Early English An Introduction to Old, Middle, and Early Modern English

By Jeremy J. Smith Copyright 2023
260 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

260 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

260 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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The third edition of this successful textbook has been fully revised and updated. Essentials of Early English is a practical and highly accessible introduction to the early stages of the English language: Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English. Designed specifically as a handbook for students beginning the study of Early English language, whether for linguistic or literary... Read more

Preface

Part I: Description

1. Introduction

2. Describing language

3. Old English

4. Middle English

5. Early Modern English

Part II: Illustrative Texts

Section A. Old English texts

Section B. Middle English texts

Section C. Early Modern English

Part III: Bibliography, Old English glossary, and thematic index

Annotated bibliography

Old English glossary

Thematic index

Biography

Jeremy J. Smith is Professor Emeritus in English Language and Linguistics, University of Glasgow, UK. His most recent monograph is Transforming Early English (2020).

'Informative, lucid, inspiring, Essentials of Early English is an excellent introductory resource for both language and literature students. Profoundly appreciative of the material nature of the written word, and why it matters, this volume equips the student to engage in further study of the subject with confidence and pleasure.'  
Catherine Batt, University of Leeds, UK

'I am delighted that the third edition of Essentials of Early English has been prepared for publication. Like its earlier editions, it is an exceptionally friendly introduction to Early English, and yet includes all essential details in this field. I will recommend it widely to students beginning to learn the history of English.'
Yoko Iyeiri, Kyoto University, Japan

'This elegantly structured textbook continues to suit everyone!'
Carol Percy, University of Toronto, Canada

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