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
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons LtdISBN: 9780470671078Number of pages: 448Weight: 658 gDimensions: 229 x 152 x 28 mm
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