An Introduction to Old French (Introductions to Older Languages)
<p>The first section, on the grammar, presents reading selections from Marie de France's <em>lai</em> "Fresne" and selections in two major literary dialects of Old French--Anglo-Norman and Picard. These are followed by chapters on Old French morphology and syntax; phonology sections are included at the end of each chapter. Contains a glossary, an index, and a select bibliography.</p>