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History Old English

History Old English

Paperback

Series: Blackwell History of Literature

Literary Criticism

ISBN10: 1405121815
ISBN13: 9781405121811
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: Nov 11 2004
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.19
Height: 1.17 Width: 6.34 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
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.

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