Sengoidelc: Old Irish For Beginners (Irish Studies)

Sengoidelc: Old Irish For Beginners (Irish Studies)

David Stifter's SengoÃdelc (SHAN-goy-delth) provides a comprehensive introduction to Old Irish grammar and metrics. Ideally suited for use as a course text and as a guide for the independent learner, this exhaustive handbook is also an invaluable reference work for students of Indo-European philology and historical linguistics. The author's step-by-step presentation in an engaging styles lead the novice through the idiosyncracies of the language, such as initial mutations and the double inflection of verbs. Filled with translation exercises based on selections from Old Irish texts, the book provides a practical introduction to the language and its rich history. SengoÃdelc opens the door to the fascinating world of Old Irish literature, famous not only for such gems as the TÃ¡in BÃ³ CÃºailgne (The Cattle Raid of CÃºailgne) or lyrical nature poetry but also as a major source for the political and legal history of Ireland.
Country USA
Brand Syracuse University Press
Manufacturer Syracuse University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrated, tables, bibliography, index
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780815630722
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Syracuse University Press
Manufacturer	Syracuse University Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrated, tables, bibliography, index
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780815630722
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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