Thomas Wright Reliquiae Antiquae: Scraps From Ancient Manuscripts, Illustrating

This fascinating collection of excerpts from ancient manuscripts sheds light on the evolution of the English language and literature. With examples of Old and Middle English texts, as well as commentary from the eras leading scholars, this volume offers a unique glimpse into a critical period in the development of the English language. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. | Thomas Wright Reliquiae Antiquae: Scraps From Ancient Manuscripts, Illustrating