ISBN: 9780282121006 - A Compendious Grammar of the Old-northern or Icelandic Language: Compiled and Translated from the Grammars of Rask (classic Reprint) (4 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book on Icelandic grammar is an essential guide to the language as spoken and written in its historic and literary forms. The author, an esteemed linguist, presents a thorough examination of Icelandic's vowel and consonant systems, as well as their interaction in cases such as noun declensions and verb conjugations. The book also digs into Icelandic grammar and syntax, exploring the intricacies of its open and close declensions, subjunctive and indicative moods, and other key concepts. Written from a historical linguistics perspective, the book draws on medieval texts to showcase the evolution of Icelandic from its Old Norse roots up to the present day. This book is an invaluable resource not only for students and scholars of Icelandic but also for linguists and historians interested in the development of Germanic languages. Its comprehensive analysis offers a new and insightful understanding of the fundamentals and history of Icelandic grammar. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…