5b 1922 J. R. R. Tolkien

Notes

A Middle English Vocabulary by J.R.R. Tolkien is a linguistic reference guide first published in 1922. It was created to assist students of Middle English literature, providing a comprehensive glossary of words used during the Middle English period (approximately 1100-1500). The vocabulary was originally intended as a companion to Kenneth Sisam's Fourteenth Century Verse and Prose, helping readers understand the language of texts from that era. This work reflects Tolkien's deep expertise in philology and his passion for medieval literature, predating his more famous fictional works.

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Brown paperback copy with black text and deteriorating spine label though the pages are all still securely bound. In good condition overall. Protected in a light gray clamshell box with white square label on spine.