 A History of Old English Literature
ISBN: 978-1-4051-2181-1
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346 pages
November 2004, Wiley-Blackwell
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This timely introduction to Old English literature focuses on the production and reception of Old English texts, and on their relation to Anglo-Saxon history and culture.
* Introduces Old English texts and considers their relation to Anglo-Saxon culture.
* Responds to renewed emphasis on historical and cultural contexts in the field of medieval studies.
* Treats virtually the entire range of textual types preserved in Old English.
* Considers the production, reception and uses of Old English texts.
* Integrates the Anglo-Latin backgrounds crucial to understanding Old English literature.
* Offers very extensive bibliographical guidance.
* Demonstrates that Anglo-Saxon studies is uniquely placed to contribute to current literary debates.
* Introduces Old English texts and considers their relation to Anglo-Saxon culture.
* Responds to renewed emphasis on historical and cultural contexts in the field of medieval studies.
* Treats virtually the entire range of textual types preserved in Old English.
* Considers the production, reception and uses of Old English texts.
* Integrates the Anglo-Latin backgrounds crucial to understanding Old English literature.
* Offers very extensive bibliographical guidance.
* Demonstrates that Anglo-Saxon studies is uniquely placed to contribute to current literary debates.
