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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.

Book details

Book category Books in English Literature & literary studies Literature: history & criticism Literary studies: general

• Full title: History of Old English Literature
• Author: R. D. Fulk, Christopher M. Cain
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 360
• EAN: 9781405121811
• ISBN: 1405121815
• ID: 04954608
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Weight: 526 g
• Dimensions: 227 × 165 × 20 mm
• Date of publishing: 18. September 2004

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