A Middle High German Primer Third Edition

"A Middle High German Primer" by Joseph Wright is a textbook designed to guide English-speaking students through the basics of Middle High German, probably written in the late 1800s. It seeks to provide a foundation in the language's grammar, sentence structure, and sounds, and uses selected passages from well-known Middle High German writings and a vocabulary list. The text starts by explaining its goal as a learning tool and how the book is organized. Wright, a respected language expert, states his plan to help beginners and points out that more English students are becoming interested in Middle High German. He mentions that he used existing books on the language's grammar to develop a complete but easy-to-understand resource; plus, the guide shows how Middle High German dialects are classified and prepares students for what they'll learn about grammar and vocabulary later on.