A Guide to Old English
Author： Bruce Mitchell
Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication year： 2011
E-ISBN: 9781119950264
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780470671078
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780470671078
Subject： I Literature
Language： ENG
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Description
A comprehensive introduction to Old English, combining simple, clear philology with the best literary works to provide a compelling and accessible beginners’ guide.
- Provides a comprehensive introduction to Old English
- Uses a practical approach suited to the needs of the beginning student
- Features selections from the greatest works of Old English literature, organized from simple to more challenging texts to keep pace with the reader
- Includes a discussion of Anglo-Saxon literature, history, and culture, and a bibliography directing readers to useful publications on the subject
- Updated throughout with new material including the first 25 lines from Beowulf with detailed annotation and an explanation of Grimm’s and Verner’s laws
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