Erik Björkman
Erik Björkman (born June 13, 1872 in Eskilstuna , died May 10, 1919 in Österåsen's sanatorium , Ed (Ångermanland) ) was a Swedish philologist who particularly distinguished himself with his work on the Old and Middle English language and literature.
Publications (selection)
- Scandinavian Loan-words in Middle English (= Studies in English Philology. Issues 7 and 11). 2 volumes. Niemeyer, Halle an der Saale 1900–1902. (Digital copies: Volume I , [Volume II]).
- The plant names of the Old High German glosses. In: Journal for German Word Research. Volume 2, 1902, pp. 202-233, Volume 3, 1902, pp. 263-307, and Volume 6, 1904/1905, pp. 174-198.
- Geoffrey Chaucer: England's most annoying medeltida skald . Albert Bonniers förlag, Stockholm 1906. (digitized version)
- Nordic Personal Names in England in Old and Early Middle English Times: A Contribution to English Name Studies . Niemeyer, Halle an der Saale 1910. (digitized version)
- To the English name customer . Niemeyer, Halle an der Saale 1912. (digitized version)
- as editor: Morte Arthur . With introduction, notes and glossary. C. Winter, Heidelberg 1915. (digitized version)
- Studies on the proper names in Beowulf . Niemeyer, Halle an der Saale 1920. (digitized version) .
Secondary literature
- Eilert Ekwall : Erik Björkman . In: Svenskt biografiskt lexikon . Volume 4, Stockholm 1924, pp. 587-589.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Björkman, Erik |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish Anglicist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 13, 1872 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Eskilstuna |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 10, 1919 |
| Place of death | Österåsens sanatorium , Eds församling, Ångermanland |