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An Invitation to Old English and Anglo-Saxon England Bruce Mitchell

An Invitation to Old English and Anglo-Saxon England par Bruce Mitchell

An Invitation to Old English and Anglo-Saxon England Bruce Mitchell


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Résumé

In the six centuries before the Norman Conquest, the Anglo--Saxons set their mark on England: the origins of much that is distinctive in modern English culture may be found in the period, most notably the English language itself.

An Invitation to Old English and Anglo-Saxon England Résumé

An Invitation to Old English and Anglo-Saxon England Bruce Mitchell

In the six centuries before the Norman Conquest, the Anglo--Saxons set their mark on England: the origins of much that is distinctive in modern English culture may be found in the period, most notably the English language itself. This outstanding book is an introduction to Old English language and literature set within the context of Anglo--Saxon history and society --so arranged that the one constantly illuminates the other. Parts I, II, and V aim to provide the reader with an understanding of, and in particular the ability to read, Old English. Drawing on over four decades of teaching experience, the author proceeds in clear, manageable steps. He stresses the a Englishnessa of Old English, guides the reader through possible difficulties, and illustrates each point with examples. Part III presents a wide--ranging account of Anglo--Saxon England. A description of the literature is followed by a brief history of the period, made vivid through a series of extracts from the Anglo--Saxon Chronicle. The author draws on the latest archaeological and historical research to describe arts, crafts, and occupations, from weapons, coins, textiles, and jewellery to ship--building, architecture, and sculpture. In his account of town and country life, of warriors, farmers, and entertainers, Bruce Mitchell shows the impact of Christianity on a heroic society, in which both men and women played important roles. This impact created a tension that is frequently apparent in a representative selection of fifty--one prose and verse texts provided in Part IV. Each of the texts is introduced and placed in context, and footnote annotations explain points of difficulty. The book is illustrated with maps, line drawings, and photographs. It has a guide to further reading and full indexes, and concludes with a glossary tailored to meet the needs of those encountering Old English for the first time. The authora s aim is to allow the reader both to understand Anglo--Saxon society and to experience the richness of its literature and culture. He will be found to have succeeded.

An Invitation to Old English and Anglo-Saxon England Avis

"An Invitation to Old English and Anglo--Saxon England is a scholarly yet popular work that introduces us to Old English and its historical and social environment." History of Language

À propos de Bruce Mitchell

Bruce Mitchell is Fellow Emeritus of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford. His books include A Guide to Old English written with Fred C. Robinson (fifth edition, 1992), On Old English (1988), and the two volume Old English Syntax (1985). He is currently working with Fred C. Robinson on a new edition of Beowulf.

Sommaire

Foreword. Acknowledgements. Contents. List of Figures. Map of Anglo Saxon England. How To Use This Book. Introduction. Part I: Spelling, Pronunciation, and Pronunciation:. Part II: Other Differences between Old English and Modern English:. Part III: An Introduction to Anglo--Saxon England:. Part IV: The Garden of Old English Literature:. Part V: Some Paradigms --For Those Who Would Like Them:. Abbreviations and Symbols. Bibliography. Some Significant Dates. Glossary. Grammatical and Lexical Index. General Index.

Informations supplémentaires

GOR001686084
9780631174363
0631174362
An Invitation to Old English and Anglo-Saxon England Bruce Mitchell
Occasion - Très bon état
Broché
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
1994-10-27
448
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