An Introduction to Old French

by William C. McAvoy and William W. Kibler

Book Overview

The first section, on the grammar, presents reading selections from Marie de France's lai "Fresne" and selections in two major literary dialects of Old French--Anglo-Norman and Picard. These are followed by chapters on Old French morphology and syntax; phonology sections are included at the end of each chapter. Contains a glossary, an index, and a select bibliography.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873522923
• ISBN13: 9780873522922
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Modern Language Association of America
• Length: 393 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher