A Middle English Vocabulary, Designed for use with Sisam's Fourteenth Century…
"A Middle English Vocabulary" by J.R.R. Tolkien is a scholarly educational work written in the early 20th century. The volume serves as a glossary designed to assist readers in understanding Middle English, particularly in conjunction with the text "Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose" by Kenneth Sisam. This vocabulary focuses on common words and phrases, providing etymological insights and usage examples to foster a better grasp of the language's structure and idiom. The
opening of the vocabulary outlines its purpose and methodology, explaining that it does not strive for completeness but aims at facilitating a working knowledge of Middle English. Tolkien emphasizes the importance of familiarizing oneself with the ordinary machinery of expression—including prepositions and idiomatic phrases—rather than merely acquiring a rare vocabulary. Furthermore, he mentions that extensive cross-references and a concise etymological framework are provided for each entry, thereby allowing beginners to approach the study of Middle English with both confidence and clarity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973 |
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| Title | A Middle English Vocabulary, Designed for use with Sisam's Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose |
| Alternate Title | A Middle English Vocabulary, Designed for use with Sisam's 14th Century Verse and Prose |
| Note | See "Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose" by Kenneth Sisam, ebook #43736. |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 96.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43737 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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