Dictionary of Early English

Joseph T. Shipleys 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.