Essentials of Early English

Annotation "Essentials of Early English is a practical introduction to the early stages of the English language: Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English." "Designed specifically as a handbook for students beginning the study of early English language, whether for linguistic or literary purposes, it presumes little or no prior knowledge of the history of English."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.