WordHoard

WordHoard is a cool project named after an Old English term that means the 'verbal treasure' unlocked by a wise speaker. This software uses some neat ideas from corpus linguistics, which is just a fancy way of saying it studies lots of written texts and spoken words with the help of computers.

What Makes WordHoard Special?

In the WordHoard environment, texts are carefully tagged based on different criteria like morphology, lexicon, prosody, and narrative style. It’s all presented through a user-friendly interface that allows anyone—even those who aren't tech wizards—to explore this vast pool of data.

Unlocking New Insights

The big idea behind WordHoard is that it can help us do new kinds of analysis in history, literature, or cultural studies. When you treat literary texts like linguistic data, it opens up fresh ways to understand them.

Diving Deep into Language

This software supports deep tagging of texts which means you can dig into the language at a super detailed level. This microscopic look at words helps us discover new perspectives on the imaginative worlds those words create!

A Treasure Trove of Texts

The current version of WordHoard includes all the famous works from Early Greek epic poetry in both original and translated forms. Plus, it has everything from Chaucer to Shakespeare and Spenser! If you want more info about provenance, copyrights, and licenses for these texts, you’ll find detailed notes in the app.

Give It a Try!

If you're curious about what WordHoard can do, why not take it for a spin? It’s a great way to see its capabilities firsthand!