The pioneering work on the roots & origins of the English language. The remarkable scholarship of Walter W. Skeat (1835-1912) was instrumental in the revival of the great works of early English literature, & he inspired later philologists & lexicographers. Skeat's astonishing detective work into the origins & development of the worlds most widely used language provides an unsurpassed guide to its flexibility & richness. This edition of his larger Etymological Dictionary is not a mere abridgment, but was entirely rewritten by Skeat.
Walter W. Skeat Libros
Walter William Skeat fue un filólogo inglés dedicado al estudio de las formas más antiguas de la lengua inglesa. Sus esfuerzos académicos se centraron principalmente en el inglés medio, donde llevó a cabo una extensa labor editorial. Skeat es ampliamente reconocido por sus ediciones definitivas de obras de autores como Chaucer y Langland, haciendo que estos textos canónicos fueran accesibles a un público más amplio. Su significativa contribución al campo reside en su meticulosa erudición textual y su profunda comprensión de la evolución histórica del idioma.



This fourth edition offers a faithful reprint of the 1886 original, showcasing the enduring significance of William Langland's allegorical poem, "Piers the Plowman." The work delves into themes of social justice, morality, and the human condition through a series of dream visions. Readers can expect a rich exploration of medieval thought and spirituality, presented in a high-quality format that preserves the text's historical integrity.