Videen, Hana
The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691232744
- author:
- Videen, Hana
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14 x 3 centimetres (0.36
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the fascinating world of Old English, where everyday words reveal the lives of the earliest English speakers. Hana Videen's collection of weird, wonderful, and baffling words from the origins of English sheds new light on the language you think you know. From the practical to the mystical, Old English words offer a glimpse into the customs, relationships, and experiences of those who spoke it over a thousand years ago. Explore the world of Old English through its words and customs, including eating, drinking, learning, working, health, and the natural world. Each chapter is accompanied by a list of its Old English terms, with definitions and pronunciations. This bilingual edition brings the magic of Old English to life, revealing the roots of the language you're reading right now. With its unique blend of history, culture, and linguistics, The Wordhord is an entertaining and enlightening journey that will change the way you look at English forever.
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