Anglo-Saxon Grammar and Exercise Book with Inflections, Syntax, Selections for Reading, and Glossary

This work serves as a practical entry point for anyone beginning to explore the language of early medieval England. It concentrates on the core elements of Old English grammar—noun and verb inflections, basic syntax, and word order—presented in a clear, step‑by‑step style that avoids unnecessary complexity. The author draws on the most reliable nineteenth‑century grammars, summarising the essentials while keeping the pages approachable for self‑study.

Each chapter is followed by translation drills that reinforce the forms just introduced, allowing learners to internalise patterns through active practice. A curated selection of prose and poetic passages from the age of King Alfred follows the exercises, offering a glimpse of authentic West Saxon style, with line‑by‑line notes and a handy glossary for unfamiliar vocabulary. The combination of grammar, exercises, and original texts makes the book a compact foundation for further study of historical English and its later development.