An apology for the study of northern antiquities by Elizabeth Elstob

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Author Elstob, Elizabeth, 1683-1756
Author of introduction, etc. Peake, Charles H.
LoC No. 57000504
Title An apology for the study of northern antiquities
Original Publication Los Angeles : The Augustan Reprint Society, 1956
Series Title Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 61
Note This text is the introduction to the author's "Rudiments of Grammar for the English-Saxon Tongue"
Credits Produced by David Starner, Louise Hope and the Online Distributed
Summary "An Apology for the Study of Northern Antiquities" by Elizabeth Elstob is a scholarly treatise written in the early 18th century. The book argues for the importance and value of studying Anglo-Saxon heritage and language, specifically in the context of recent criticisms from figures like Jonathan Swift, who disparaged antiquarian scholarship. Elstob, as a pioneering female scholar of her time, seeks to defend not only the study of Northern antiquities but also the legitimacy of her own contributions to this field. In the text, Elstob responds to Swift's criticisms by emphasizing the worth and richness of Anglo-Saxon literature and its influence on the modern English language. She provides an array of arguments that defend the grammatical and stylistic merits of the Anglo-Saxon tongue, highlighting its unique features such as monosyllabic words and consonants, which she argues contribute to the strength and masculinity of English. Throughout the book, Elstob draws upon her own scholarly work, including her grammar of the Anglo-Saxon language, to showcase the vitality of Northern antiquities and encourage others, particularly women, to engage in the study of their linguistic heritage. The work serves both as a defense of the field and an encouragement for broader acceptance and exploration of antiquarian studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PE: Language and Literatures: English
Subject Germanic languages
Subject English language -- Old English, ca. 450-1100
Subject Hickes, George, 1642-1715
Category Text
EBook-No. 15329
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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