Sengoidelc: Old Irish for Beginners

David Stifter's Sengo delc (SHAN-goy-thelg) provides a comprehensive introduction to Old Irish grammar and metrics. As an...
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Author: David Stifter
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Sengoidelc: Old Irish for Beginners by Stifter, David

Sengoidelc: Old Irish for Beginners

€94,99

Sengoidelc: Old Irish for Beginners

€94,99
Author: David Stifter
Format: Paperback
Language: English

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.

Author: David Stifter
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 07/01/2006
Pages: 391
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.16lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.98d
ISBN: 9780815630722


Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2006 pg. 281

About the Author
David Stifter is a lecturer at the Institut für Sprachwissenschaft at the University of Vienna and chair of Brennos, the Austrian Society for Celtic Studies. He has been teaching Old Irish courses for almost ten years.

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