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Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973 |
| Title |
A Middle English Vocabulary, Designed for use with Sisam's Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose
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| Alternate Title |
A Middle English Vocabulary, Designed for use with Sisam's 14th Century Verse and Prose
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 96.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Note |
See "Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose" by Kenneth Sisam, ebook #43736.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, David Edwards and the Online
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| Summary |
"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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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PE: Language and Literatures: English
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| Subject |
English language -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43737 |
| Release Date |
Sep 15, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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