Word-Hoard: An Introduction to Old English Vocabulary
Barney, Stephen A.
ISBN 10: 0300035063 ISBN 13: 9780300035063
Published by Yale University Press, 1985
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Designed for introductory courses in Old English, Word-Hoard offers a vocabulary of some 2000 words drawn from the poems that beginning students normally read. Exploiting the natural curiosity we feel about our own language, Stephen Barney draws etymological connections, provides mnemonic aids, and introduces the student to cultural and literary concepts as well as words. This second edition of his valuable book has been completely reset in a format that improves its clarity and conciseness.
Reviews of the earlier edition:
“An excellent piece of work. . . . It makes learning the basic vocabulary of Old English, especially of the poetry, an adventure in ideas, adding in short compass the fascination of etymology and even semantics to the otherwise laborious and at first crude efforts to understand the texts.”―John C. Pope
“It obviously reflects enthusiasm and a great deal of hard work, and it will serve very well the students for whom it is intended.”―Thomas D. Hill, Speculum
“There is nothing quite like it in the literature. . . . Such a book would have been enthusiastically greeted years ago. It is doubly welcome today.”―Choice
Stephen A. Barney is professor of English at the University of California at Irvine.
From the Back Cover: Designed for introductory courses in Old English, Word-Hoard offers a vocabulary of some 2000 words drawn from the poems that beginning students normally read. Exploiting the natural curiosity we feel about our own language, Stephen Barney draws etymological connections, provides mnemonic aids, and introduces the student to cultural and literary concepts as well as words. This second edition of his valuable book has been completely reset in a format that improves its clarity and conciseness.
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Title: Word-Hoard: An Introduction to Old English ...
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication Date: 1985
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition