Carole Hough
Beginning Old English
- ISBN 13:
- 9780230301405
- author:
- Carole Hough
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 308
- Dimensions:
- 155mm X 235mm
- Genre:
- Language Families, English Language Reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This introduction to Old English provides a clear and accessible guide for students with little linguistic knowledge. By exploring how the language works, using simplified texts and illustrations, it helps build reading skills and develops awareness of language structure.
The book focuses on the conventions of Old English poetry and genres such as religious verse, riddles, elegies, and heroic poetry. It also guides readers through four major texts: Cynewulf and Cyneheard, Beowulf (extract), The Battle of Maldon, and The Dream of the Rood.
With features including activities, glossaries, illustrations, and a Further Reading section, this text is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the early history of English language and literature.
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