Joseph T. Shipley’s tome Dictionary of Early English provides an indispensible and unparalleled reference tool on the study of early English. With a preface by Mark Van Doren and an extensive headword list, this dictionary brings to light the terms, concepts, and vocabulary of ancient English. Joseph T. Shipley has written and edited several books, dictionaries, and anthologies including The Origins of English Words, Modern French Poetry, An Anthology, and Dictionary of World Literature.

Dictionary of Early English

Politics & Social Sciences

Shipley, Joseph T.

Philosophy

Philosophical Library

This book gives you the background of literature and the theatre. It defines, clearly and crisply, the terms used in the literary arts and in their criticism. It outlines the history of criticism in the various lands. It explains the various literary schools, varieties of play, methods of theatre production; types of poetry, fiction, history, biography―the puppet show; the dance. Providing A Rich Compendium Of All You Need To Know When You Approach A Novel Or A Poem Or A Play. “This is an amazingly thorough reference work which must prove of enormous value to the theatre worker, professional or scholar everywhere; for the librarian, teacher, and critic, an essential tool.” ―George Freedley, President, Theatre Library Association. “To the delight and relief of librarians and students a gap in the reference collection has been bridged successfully, at last!” ―William A. Fitzgerald, Past President, Catholic Library Association.

Dictionary of World Literature

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Dictionary of Word Origins

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Dorset House Publishing Co Inc

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Dictionary Of World Literature - Criticism, Forms, Technique

History & Criticism

Shipley Press

Joseph T. Shipley's tome Dictionary of Early English provides an indispensible and unparalleled reference tool on the study of early English. With a preface by Mark Van Doren and an extensive headword list, this dictionary brings to light the terms, concepts, and vocabulary of ancient English. Joseph T. Shipley has written and edited several books, dictionaries, and anthologies including The Origins of English Words, Modern French Poetry, An Anthology, and Dictionary of World Literature.

Dictionary of Early English (Midcentury Reference Library)

This book gives you the background of literature and the theatre. It defines, clearly and crisply, the terms used in the literary arts and in their criticism. It outlines the history of criticism in the various lands. It explains the various literary schools, varieties of play, methods of theatre production; types of poetry, fiction, history, biography the puppet show; the dance. Providing A Rich Compendium Of All You Need To Know When You Approach A Novel Or A Poem Or A Play. This is an amazingly thorough reference work which must prove of enormous value to the theatre worker, professional or scholar everywhere; for the librarian, teacher, and critic, an essential tool. George Freedley, President, Theatre Library Association. To the delight and relief of librarians and students a gap in the reference collection has been bridged successfully, at last William A. Fitzgerald, Past President, Catholic Library Association.

This fascinating, authoritative reference dictionary supplies the answers to hundreds of questions about the derivations of words we use everyday. The reader can follow a word thru its many lives, tracing it from its earliest known use to its current meaning. Dr Shipley presents a wealth of anecdotal material in a lively style guaranteed to give hours of entertainment as well as sound scholastic information.

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Dictionary of Early English

Dictionary of World Literature

Dictionary of Word Origins

Dictionary Of World Literature - Criticism, Forms, Technique

Dictionary of Early English (Midcentury Reference Library)

Dictionary of World Literature

Dictionary of Word Origins