The Anglo Saxon Literature Handbook |
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Author:
| Amodio, Mark C. |
Series title: | Wiley Blackwell Literature Handbooks Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-118-28650-0 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
Book Format: | Digital download |
List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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The Anglo-Saxon Literature Handbook presents an accessible introduction to the surviving works of prose and poetry produced in Anglo-Saxon England, from AD 410-1066.
Makes Anglo-Saxon literature accessible to modern readers Helps readers to overcome the linguistic, aesthetic and cultural barriers to understanding and appreciating Anglo-Saxon verse and prose Introduces readers to the language, politics, and religion of the Anglo-Saxon literary...
More DescriptionThe Anglo-Saxon Literature Handbook presents an accessible introduction to the surviving works of prose and poetry produced in Anglo-Saxon England, from AD 410-1066.
Makes Anglo-Saxon literature accessible to modern readers Helps readers to overcome the linguistic, aesthetic and cultural barriers to understanding and appreciating Anglo-Saxon verse and prose Introduces readers to the language, politics, and religion of the Anglo-Saxon literary world Presents original readings of such works as Beowulf, The Battle of Maldon, The Wanderer, The Seafarer, and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle