A Guide To Old English
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| Verlag | Wiley & Sons |
| Auflage | 2011 |
| Seiten | 444 |
| Format | 15,1 x 22,8 x 2,2 cm |
| Gewicht | 636 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| ISBN-10 | 0470671076 |
| EAN | 9780470671078 |
| Bestell-Nr | 47067107EA |
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
Rezension:
"This is still the most comprehensive introduction to Old English available, providing detailed analysis of the language, literature, history, and culture of the Anglo-Saxons. This new edition expands on the changes in languages, and provides additional material on Beowulf."
--Stuart Lee, Oxford University
"Mitchell and Robinson's A Guide to Old English, now available in its eighth edition, is an invaluable resource for teaching and delighting students of Old English. It is unsurpassed in its combination of a meticulously scholarly approach with a wide-ranging selection of Old English texts. The authors' enthusiasm for the subject is evident on every page and carries the reader with it."
--Susan Irvine, University College London
