The Oldest English Texts (1885)
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The Oldest English Texts is a book written by Henry Sweet and first published in 1885. The book is a collection of Old English texts, including poems, hymns, and religious texts, that were written between the 7th and 11th centuries. The texts are presented in their original Old English language, with an accompanying translation and commentary by Sweet. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical and linguistic context for the texts, as well as information on the manuscript sources from which they were taken. The Oldest English Texts is considered an important work in the field of Old English literature and language, and is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature and linguistics.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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1165135507
ISBN13:9781165135509
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:676 Pages
Weight:1.96 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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