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The Cambridge Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature
Hugh Magennis
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Paperback. Introducing Anglo-Saxon literature in an approachable way, this is an indispensable guide for students to a key literary topic. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature. Num Pages: 232 pages, 12 b/w illus. 4 maps. BIC Classification: 2ABA; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 372. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature. 232 pages, 12 b/w illus. 4 maps. Introducing Anglo-Saxon literature in an approachable way, this is an indispensable guide for students to a key literary topic. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2ABA; DSBB. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 11. Weight: 374.
An approachable and stimulating introduction to Anglo-Saxon literature, this book provides indispensable guidance for students on this important and rewarding area of literary studies. The chapters are clearly organized by topic and significant attention is paid to key individual works, including Beowulf, The Seafarer and writings by Bede. All textual quotations are translated into Modern English, with the original language texts carefully explained. The Introduction synthesizes and develops dominant approaches to Anglo-Saxon literature today, integrating Old English and Latin traditions, and placing the literature in larger historical and theoretical contexts. The structure, style and layout are attractive and user-friendly, including ... Read more
An approachable and stimulating introduction to Anglo-Saxon literature, this book provides indispensable guidance for students on this important and rewarding area of literary studies. The chapters are clearly organized by topic and significant attention is paid to key individual works, including Beowulf, The Seafarer and writings by Bede. All textual quotations are translated into Modern English, with the original language texts carefully explained. The Introduction synthesizes and develops dominant approaches to Anglo-Saxon literature today, integrating Old English and Latin traditions, and placing the literature in larger historical and theoretical contexts. The structure, style and layout are attractive and user-friendly, including ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Cambridge Introductions to Literature
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521734653
SKU
V9780521734653
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About Hugh Magennis
Hugh Magennis is Professor of Old English Literature and Director of the Institute of Theology at Queen's University, Belfast.
Reviews for The Cambridge Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature
'Hugh Magennis has produced a book that will be extremely useful to any new student or general reader of Anglo-Saxon literature.' Jennifer S. Key, Notes and Queries