Page, R.I.
An Introduction to English Runes
- ISBN 13:
- 9780851159461
- author:
- Page, R.I.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Boydell Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 266
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- Celtic, Saxon, Germanic & Nordic archaeology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
An Introduction to English Runes explores the practical use of runes in Anglo-Saxon England, challenging common misconceptions about their mystic significance. This scholarly yet readable book examines the introduction and development of the runic alphabet, its forms and values, and its various applications.
From informal day-to-day uses to formal monuments and decorative letters, this book presents a range of inscriptions on bone, metal, and stone, including tourists' signatures found on pilgrimage routes. The author sheds light on the immense range of information contained in these unique documents, offering insights into language and social history.
Written by R.I. Page, former Professor of Anglo-Saxon at the University of Cambridge, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the role of runes in early English times.
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