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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.

A History of Old English Literature

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Paperback / softback by Robert D. Fulk , Christopher M. Cain

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 18/09/2004
    ISBN13: 9781405121811, 978-1405121811
    ISBN10: 1405121815

    Number of Pages: 360

    Non Fiction , ELT & Literary Studies , Education

    Description

    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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