Anglo-Saxon Prose Reader For Beginners In Oldest English (1898) - Hardcover

by William Malone Baskervill (Author), James Albert Harrison (Author)

The Anglo-Saxon Prose Reader For Beginners In Oldest English is a book written by William Malone Baskervill in 1898. The book is designed to introduce readers to the Old English language, also known as Anglo-Saxon, which was spoken in England from the 5th to the 11th century. The book contains a selection of prose texts from various sources, including religious texts, historical documents, and literary works. The texts are presented in their original Old English form, along with translations and notes to help readers understand the language and context. The book is intended for beginners who have little or no knowledge of Old English, and it provides a comprehensive introduction to the language, grammar, and vocabulary. The Anglo-Saxon Prose Reader is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and literature of early medieval England.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.