{"product_id":"sengoidelc-david-stifter-9780815630722","title":"Sengoidelc: Old Irish for Beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Stifter's \u003ci\u003eSengoídelc\u003c\/i\u003e (SHAN-goy-thelg) provides a comprehensive introduction to Old Irish grammar and metrics. As an introductory text to the Irish language spoken around the eighth century C.E., this essential volume, covering all aspects of the grammar in a clear and intuitive format, is ideally suited for use as a course book or as a guide for the independent learner. This handbook also will be an essential reference work for students of Indo-European philology and historical linguistics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStifter leads the novice through the idiosyncrasies of the language, such as initial mutations and the double inflection of verbs. Filled with translation exercises based on selections from Old Irish texts, the book provides a practical introduction to the language and its rich history. \u003ci\u003eSengoídelc\u003c\/i\u003e opens the door to the fascinating world of Old Irish literature, famous not only for the \u003ci\u003eTáin Bó Cúailnge\u003c\/i\u003e (The Cattle Raid of Cúailnge) and its lyrical nature poetry but also as a major source for the political and legal history of Ireland. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStifter's step-by-step approach and engaging style make his book an ideal tool for both the self taught individual and the classroom environment. It will be of interest to beginning students of Old and Middle Irish, to scholars of Irish history, Celtic culture, and comparative linguistics, and to readers of Irish literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Stifter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0815630727\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780815630722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Syracuse University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 408\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.98d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2006 pg. 281","brand":"David Stifter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043310727423,"sku":"9780815630722","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_abe669af-8e1b-4965-a5ee-52a2df633bb8.jpg?v=1684966428","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sengoidelc-david-stifter-9780815630722","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}