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The Scansion of Classical Old English Verse: A Metrical Index and Database to The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, Vols I-IV

The Scansion of Classical Old English Verse: A Metrical Index and Database to The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, Vols I-IV

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Series: Studies in English Medieval Language and Literature, Book 64

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ISBN10: 3631907494
ISBN13: 9783631907498
Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
Published: Feb 11 2026
Pages: 598
Weight: 2.13
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Scansion of Classical Old English Verse is the first published complete metrical analysis of all poems in The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, Volumes I-IV. This detailed index and database offers a strong quantitative foundation for scholarship. It includes statistical tables, allowing scholars and students to conduct precise quantitative and qualitative assessments of metrical types and stylistic features. As a research tool, this volume facilitates statistical exploration of Old English poetic forms. It presents insights into metrical preferences and the verse's intricate artistry. Useful for specialists in Old English language and literature, this work contributes to our comprehension of Old English poetic craft.

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