This edition is a comprehensive grammatical reference to Gothic, the oldest documented language of the Germanic language family (excluding runic inscriptions) from the fourth century.
Contents and Structure
The largest part of the preserved Gothic corpus consists of Bible translations, of which only a part remains and which formed the focus of earlier studies. This book is the first English-language work that also makes use of recent finds such as the Bologna fragment and Crimean graffiti, original Gothic texts that offer new insights into the language.
After a historical overview of the Goths and the origin of Gothic, Gary Miller covers all important grammatical topics. This begins with the alphabet and phonology, followed by topics such as cases, prepositions, particles, compounds, derivation, and syntax at the verbal and sentence level. The book also contains a selection of Gothic texts with annotations and vocabulary, and concludes with a chapter on linearization and the place of Gothic within the Germanic context.
Language and Level
- Language: Gothic
- Target Audience: Advanced linguists, Indo-Europeanists, Germanic specialists, and historical linguists
- Level: Advanced (suitable from advanced bachelor's to scientific research)
- Suitable for: Education, independent research, and academic study
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