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A History of Old English Literature
ISBN-13:
9780470692837
Veröffentl:
2008
Einband:
E-Book
Seiten:
360
Autor:
Robert D. Fulk
eBook Typ:
PDF
eBook Format:
Reflowable E-Book
Kopierschutz:
Adobe DRM [Hard-DRM]
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
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.
This timely introduction to Old English literature focuses on theproduction and reception of Old English texts, and on theirrelation to Anglo-Saxon history and culture.* Introduces Old English texts and considers their relation toAnglo-Saxon culture.* Responds to renewed emphasis on historical and culturalcontexts in the field of medieval studies.* Treats virtually the entire range of textual types preserved inOld English.* Considers the production, reception and uses of Old Englishtexts.* Integrates the Anglo-Latin backgrounds crucial to understandingOld English literature.* Offers very extensive bibliographical guidance.* Demonstrates that Anglo-Saxon studies is uniquely placed tocontribute to current literary debates.
List of Illustrations viPreface viiIntroductionAnglo-Saxon England and Its Literature: A Social History 11 The Chronology and Varieties of Old English Literature 362 Literature of the Alfredian Period 483 Homilies 704 Saints' Legends, by Rachel S. Anderson 875 Biblical Literature 1066 Liturgical and Devotional Texts 1207 Legal, Scientific, and Scholastic Works 1488 Wisdom Literature and Lyric Poetry 1649 Germanic Legend and Heroic Lay 193ConclusionMaking Old English New: Anglo-Saxonism and the Cultural Work of Old English Literature 225Notes 235Works Cited 269Index 339