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Reliquiæ Antiquæ: Scraps From Ancient Manuscripts, Illustrating Chiefly Early English Literature and the English Language
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ISBN13: 9781020331053
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 640
Weight: 2.35
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This fascinating collection of excerpts from ancient manuscripts sheds light on the evolution of the English language and literature. With examples of Old and Middle English texts, as well as commentary from the era's leading scholars, this volume offers a unique glimpse into a critical period in the development of the English language.
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