An Old English Grammar [Paperback]

This book is designed especially for the literary student of English, and provides a single compact grammar primarily concerned with Classical Old English, rather than the other Old English dialects. The book takes a descriptive approach and avoids assuming a knowledge of Germanic philology. The introduction provides a minimum background of knowledge and indicates the kinds of evidence on which the grammatical description is based.A compact grammar for the student of English taking a descriptive approach. The introduction provides a general background and indicates the kinds of evidence on which frammatical description is based.`A very useful handbook ... all teachers of Old English and their students will appreciate it.' - Modern Language ReviewChapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Inflexions; Chapter 3 Syntax; Chapter 4 Word-Formation; Chapter 5 Phonology;US? 2001 Routledge