On Early English Pronunciation, with Special Reference to Shakespeare and Chaucer, etc. . . .

Author/Editor
Ellis, Alexander John.

Title
On Early English Pronunciation, with Special Reference to Shakespeare and Chaucer, etc. . . .

Published
Ellis, Alexander John. On Early English Pronunciation, with Special Reference to Shakespeare and Chaucer, etc. . . . 5 vols. London, 1871, 3:728-39.

Review
Prints "Nebuchhadnezzar," CA, Book I, 2785-3042 in three parallel texts, using MSS. Harley 3869, 7184, and Society of Antiquaries 134; "Venus' Leave-Taking," Book VIII, 2898-2913, 2935-70, in two parallel texts, using MSS. Harley 3490 and Society of Antiquaries 134. Includes a systematic orthography and conjectured pronunciation guide. [RFY1981].

Date
1871

Gower Subjects
Confessio Amantis
Facsimiles, Editions, and Translations
Language and Word Studies