Mitchell, Bruce
A Guide to Old English
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
Nyckelord: Old, Middle & Medieval English Literature, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval Literature, History of Language, Beowulf, Bede, Cotton Gnomes, Wulfstan
- Författare
- Mitchell, Bruce
- Robinson, Fred C.
- Utgivare
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Utgivningsår
- 2012
- Språk
- en
- Utgåva
- 8
- Sidantal
- 448 sidor
- Kategori
- Litteraturforskning
- Format
- E-bok
- eISBN (ePUB)
- 9781119950271
- Tryckt ISBN
- 9780470671078