Publisher's Synopsis
A Handbook Of The Cornish Language: Chiefly In Its Latest Stages, With Some Account Of Its History And Literature (1904) is a comprehensive guide to the Cornish language written by Henry Jenner. The book provides an introduction to the language, including its history and literature, and is primarily focused on the language in its latest stages. The book is divided into several sections, including an overview of the Cornish language and its dialects, a guide to pronunciation and grammar, and a selection of texts in Cornish with English translations. Jenner also includes a brief history of the language, from its early origins to its decline in the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as its revival in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The Handbook is considered a seminal work in the revival of the Cornish language and is still used today as a reference by scholars and learners of the language. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both beginners and more advanced learners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
