Anglo-Saxon Primer, With Grammar, Notes, and Glossary Eighth Edition Revised

Designed as a straightforward doorway into Old English, this primer gathers the most accessible prose passages—mostly short extracts from the Gospels, Ælfric’s homilies and the Anglo‑Saxon Chronicle. By adopting a uniform early West‑Saxon spelling, it removes the confusion of variant orthographies, giving beginners a clear, consistent foundation on which to build their understanding.

The book’s layout follows the grammar, grouping sentences by case, number and word class, so each example illustrates a single grammatical point. Concise notes explain inflection, derivation and basic syntax, while a handy glossary clarifies unfamiliar vocabulary. Together the text and its supporting material offer a compact, self‑contained introduction that prepares learners for more extensive readers without overwhelming them.