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Product Identifiers

PublisherSyracuse University Press

ISBN-100815630727

ISBN-139780815630722

eBay Product ID (ePID)52318530

Product Key Features

Number of Pages408 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSengoidelc : Old Irish for Beginners

SubjectCeltic Languages, Linguistics / General

Publication Year2006

TypeLanguage Course

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines

AuthorDavid Stifter

SeriesIrish Studies

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight34 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2006-045014

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsA welcome and friendly guide for those who would like to know more about the language and literature of early medieval Ireland., A welcome and friendly guide to those who would like to know more about the language and literature of early medieval Ireland.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal491.6282421

SynopsisProvides a comprehensive introduction to Old Irish grammar and metrics. Suitable for use as a course text and as a guide for the independent learner, this handbook is also a useful reference work for students of Indo-European philology and historical linguistics. It is filled with translation exercises based on selections from Old Irish texts., David Stifter's Sengo delc (SHAN-goy-thelg) provides a comprehensive introduction to Old Irish grammar and metrics. As an introductory text to the Irish language spoken around the eighth century C.E., this essential volume, covering all aspects of the grammar in a clear and intuitive format, is ideally suited for use as a course book or as a guide for the independent learner. This handbook also will be an essential reference work for students of Indo-European philology and historical linguistics. Stifter leads the novice through the idiosyncrasies 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. Sengo delc opens the door to the fascinating world of Old Irish literature, famous not only for the T in B C ailnge (The Cattle Raid of C ailnge) and its lyrical nature poetry but also as a major source for the political and legal history of Ireland. Stifter's step-by-step approach and engaging style make his book an ideal tool for both the self taught individual and the classroom environment. It will be of interest to beginning students of Old and Middle Irish, to scholars of Irish history, Celtic culture, and comparative linguistics, and to readers of Irish literature., David Stifter's Sengoidelc (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. Sengoidle opens the door to the fascinating world of Old Irish literature, famous not only for such gems as the Tain Bo Cuailgne (The Cattle Raid of Cuailgne) or lyrical nature poetry but also as a major source for the political and legal history of Ireland., David Stifter's Sengoídelc (SHAN-goy-thelg) provides a comprehensive introduction to Old Irish grammar and metrics. As an introductory text to the Irish language spoken around the eighth century C.E., this essential volume, covering all aspects of the grammar in a clear and intuitive format, is ideally suited for use as a course book or as a guide for the independent learner. This handbook also will be an essential reference work for students of Indo-European philology and historical linguistics. Stifter leads the novice through the idiosyncrasies 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. Sengoídelc opens the door to the fascinating world of Old Irish literature, famous not only for the Táin Bó Cúailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cúailnge) and its lyrical nature poetry but also as a major source for the political and legal history of Ireland. Stifter's step-by-step approach and engaging style make his book an ideal tool for both the self taught individual and the classroom environment. It will be of interest to beginning students of Old and Middle Irish, to scholars of Irish history, Celtic culture, and comparative linguistics, and to readers of Irish literature.

LC Classification NumberPB1218.S75 2006