Dictionary of Early English (Midcentury Reference Library)

Name: Dictionary of Early English (Midcentury Reference Library)
Brand: Philosophical Library
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By Shipley, Joseph T.

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An alphabetical discussion of words from early English authors, including the most interesting, informative・・and revivable・・English words that have lapsed from general use which includes, words likely to be met in literary reading. Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, the Tudor pamphlets and translations, are richly represented in words and illustrative quotations. The late 18th and early 19th century revival has been culled: Chatterton, Ossian, Percy・・s Reliques and Child・・s Ballads, Scott, in his effort to bring picturesque words back into use. In addition, anthologies, for the general reader or the student, have been examined, and works they include combed for forgotten words.

Product details

Binding:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

768

Release Date:

1955-01-15

Publication Date:

1955-01-15

Publisher:

Philosophical Library

Languages:

Published: English, Original: English

ISBN10:

1442233982

Weight:

1270 g

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