Mitchell, Bruce
Invitation to Old English
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631174363
- author:
- Mitchell, Bruce
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 448
- Genre:
- European history: c 500 to c 1500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the roots of modern English culture in this comprehensive introduction to Old English language and literature. Written by renowned expert Bruce Mitchell, this book explores the history and society of Anglo-Saxon England, providing a clear and manageable understanding of the Old English language.
Part I guides you through the basics of reading Old English, while Part III presents a wide-ranging account of Anglo-Saxon England, including its literature, history, arts, crafts, and occupations. The book is illustrated with maps, line drawings, and photographs to help bring this fascinating period to life.
With over four decades of teaching experience, Bruce Mitchell draws on the latest archaeological and historical research to provide a vivid picture of Anglo-Saxon England. A representative selection of fifty-one prose and verse texts is included, each introduced and placed in context with footnote annotations explaining points of difficulty.
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