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The Concise Dictionary of English Etymology
Walter Skeat (1835-1912) was one of the greatest investigators of the roots of the English language, and his remarkable scholarship was instrumental in the revival of the great works of early English Literature. His astonishing detective work into the origins and development of the world's most widely used language provides an unsurpassed guide to its flexibility and richness.
English Dialects
This 1911 text sketches beginnings of dialects in England, the elements of Scandinavian and French influence on them, and their gradual development.
William Langland's "Piers Plowman"
"A gifted poet has given us an astute, adroit, vigorous, inviting, eminently readable translation. . . . The challenging gamut of Langland's language . . . has here been rendered with blessed energy and precision. Economou has indeed Done-Best."—Allen Mandelbaum
Chaucerian and Other Pieces
Chaucerian and Other Pieces is a collection of some of the most important works by one of the greatest poets of the English language. With a focus on the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, this book includes a variety of poems, including some of his most famous, such as The Canterbury Tales and Troilus and Criseyde. The book also includes essays and editorials by Walter William Skeat, a renowned expert in medieval English literature. Whether you are a student of literature, a fan of poetry, or simply someone who appreciates great writing, Chaucerian and Other Pieces is an essential addition to your library. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the kno...
The Oxford Companion to Chaucer
With over 2,000 entries from an international team of scholars, this new Oxford Companion provides a wealth of clear, up-to-date assessments on all aspects of Chaucer. Entries, both short and long, from 'Aaron' to 'Zodiac', provide information on Chaucer's life and times, his works and the characteristics in them, his language and metre, his reading and the creative uses he made of it, and on his major moral and literary themes. Extensive reference is also made to the development of critical opinion about his works over the centuries. Complete with a chronology, a note to readers, illustrations, and extensive cross-referencing, this is a fascinating, practical guide to readers of Chaucer at every level.
