Introduction to Middle High German

An Introduction to Middle High German is a dedicated student edition of The Oxford Guide to Middle High German (Jones & Jones; OUP, 2019) designed for taught courses and self-study. It offers a detailed account of the language and literature of German in the period 1050-1350, including an introductory-level grammar and a wide selection of texts with extensive explanatory material. Following an initial chapter that defines Middle High German linguistically, geographically, and chronologically, the grammar and lexis chapters offer a self-contained introduction to the language. The user-friendly and accessible grammatical descriptions and explanations will allow entry-level students to gain sufficient knowledge of the language to read and understand a range of Middle High German texts. Chapter 4 comprises thirty textual passages, each placed in context and with extensive explanatory footnotes to facilitate their use in teaching and class discussion. The volume also offers two essential glossaries, the first covering linguistic terms, and the second offering definitions of the Middle High German vocabulary that appears throughout the book.

Product details

• Authors: Jones , Jones, Howard Jones, Howard (Fellow and Lecturer in Linguistics Jones, Martin H. Jones, Jones Howard, Jones Martin H.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.06.2024
• EAN: 9780198893998
• ISBN: 978-0-19-889399-8
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; History: specific events & topics, HISTORY / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / European / German, LITERARY CRITICISM / Medieval, german, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, c 1000 CE to c 1500, History: specific events and topics, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, Historical & comparative linguistics, c 500 to c 1000 CE, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, C 500 CE To C 1000 CE, Historical and comparative linguistics