The First Middle English Primer: Extracts From The Ancren Riwle And Ormulum, With Grammar And Glossary (1884) is a book written by Henry Sweet. The book is a comprehensive guide to learning Middle English, a language spoken in England from the 11th to the 15th century. The book includes extracts from two important Middle English texts, the Ancren Riwle and the Ormulum, which are accompanied by a detailed grammar and glossary. The Ancren Riwle is a religious text written for anchoresses, while the Ormulum is a collection of religious homilies. The book is intended as a primer for students and scholars who are interested in learning about Middle English language and literature. The grammar section of the book covers topics such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, and provides examples of how these parts of speech are used in Middle English. The glossary section of the book provides definitions for Middle English words and phrases, making it a valuable resource for anyone studying this period of English language and literature. Overall, the First Middle English Primer is an essential guide for anyone interested in learning about Middle English and its literary traditions.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.