A Guide to Old English
By Bruce Mitchell, Fred C. Robinson
Available for 53 USD
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
Book Details
- Country: US
- Published: 2011-12-07
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- Author(s):Bruce MitchellFred C. Robinson
- Language: English
- Pages: 448
- Available Formats:EPUBPDF
- Reading Modes:TextImage