ENGLISH

A Guide to Old English

By Bruce Mitchell , Fred C. Robinson

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2011
ISBN
0470671076, 9780470671078
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
5 MB (5024207 bytes)
Edition
8
Pages
444\0
Time added
2014-03-21 13:24:57

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 EnglishUses a practical approach suited to the needs of the beginning studentFeatures selections from the greatest works of Old English literature, organized from simple to more challenging texts to keep pace with the readerIncludes a discussion of Anglo-Saxon literature, history, and culture, and a bibliography directing readers to useful publications on the subjectUpdated 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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