A Guide to Old English av Bruce (St Edmund Hall University of Oxford UK) Mitchell, Fred C. (Yale University USA) Robinson

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A comprehensive introduction to Old English, combining simple, clear philology with the best literary works to provide a compelling and accessible beginners¿ guide.<br/><br/><ul><li>Provides a comprehensive introduction to Old English</li><li>Uses a practical approach suited to the needs of the beginning student</li><li>Features selections from the greatest works of Old English literature, organized from simple to more challenging texts to keep pace with the reader</li><li>Includes a discussion of Anglo-Saxon literature, history, and culture, and a bibliography directing readers to useful publications on the subject</li><li>Updated throughout with new material including the first 25 lines from <i>Beowulf</i> with detailed annotation and an explanation of Grimm¿s and Verner¿s laws</li></ul>