Walter W. Skeat Livres

Walter William Skeat était un philologue anglais dévoué à l'étude des formes plus anciennes de la langue anglaise. Ses efforts universitaires se sont principalement concentrés sur l'anglais moyen, domaine dans lequel il a entrepris un vaste travail d'édition. Skeat est largement reconnu pour ses éditions définitives d'œuvres d'auteurs tels que Chaucer et Langland, rendant ces textes canoniques accessibles à un lectorat plus large. Sa contribution significative au domaine réside dans sa méticuleuse érudition textuelle et sa profonde compréhension de l'évolution historique de la langue.

A concise etymological dictionary of the English language

The Concise Dictionary of English Etymology

The Concise Dictionary of English Etymology
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The pioneering work on the roots & origins of the English language. The remarkable scholarship of Walter W. Skeat (1835-1912) was instrumental in the revival of the great works of early English literature, & he inspired later philologists & lexicographers. Skeat's astonishing detective work into the origins & development of the worlds most widely used language provides an unsurpassed guide to its flexibility & richness. This edition of his larger Etymological Dictionary is not a mere abridgment, but was entirely rewritten by Skeat.
A concise etymological dictionary of the English language
The Vision of William
Concerning Piers the Plowman. Fourth Edition
280pages
10 heures de lecture
This fourth edition offers a faithful reprint of the 1886 original, showcasing the enduring significance of William Langland's allegorical poem, "Piers the Plowman." The work delves into themes of social justice, morality, and the human condition through a series of dream visions. Readers can expect a rich exploration of medieval thought and spirituality, presented in a high-quality format that preserves the text's historical integrity.

The Concise Dictionary of English Etymology

A concise etymological dictionary of the English language

The Vision of William