The Anglo Saxon Literature Handbook
The Anglo Saxon Literature Handbook

Author: Mark C. Amodio

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-06-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780631226970

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The Anglo-Saxon Literature Handbook presents an accessible introduction to the surviving works of prose and poetry produced in Anglo-Saxon England, from AD 410-1066. Makes Anglo-Saxon literature accessible to modern readers Helps readers to overcome the linguistic, aesthetic and cultural barriers to understanding and appreciating Anglo-Saxon verse and prose Introduces readers to the language, politics, and religion of the Anglo-Saxon literary world Presents original readings of such works as Beowulf, The Battle of Maldon, The Wanderer, The Seafarer, and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

A Handbook of Anglo-Saxon Studies
A Handbook of Anglo-Saxon Studies

Author: Jacqueline Stodnick

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-08-08

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1118328841

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Reflecting the profound impact of critical theory on the study of the humanities, this collection of original essays examines the texts and artifacts of the Anglo-Saxon period through key theoretical terms such as ‘ethnicity’ and ‘gender’. Explores the interplay between critical theory and Anglo-Saxon studies Theoretical framework will appeal to specialist scholars as well as those new to the field Includes an afterword on the value of the dialogue between Anglo-Saxon studies and critical theory

Land and Book
Land and Book

Author: Scott Thompson Smith

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1442644869

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Land and Book places a variety of texts in a dynamic conversation with the procedures and documents of land tenure, showing how its social practice led to innovation across written genres in both Latin and Old English.

The Anglo Saxon Literature Handbook
The Anglo Saxon Literature Handbook

Author: Mark C. Amodio

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-04-03

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 1118286502

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The Anglo-Saxon Literature Handbook presents an accessible introduction to the surviving works of prose and poetry produced in Anglo-Saxon England, from AD 410-1066. Makes Anglo-Saxon literature accessible to modern readers Helps readers to overcome the linguistic, aesthetic and cultural barriers to understanding and appreciating Anglo-Saxon verse and prose Introduces readers to the language, politics, and religion of the Anglo-Saxon literary world Presents original readings of such works as Beowulf, The Battle of Maldon, The Wanderer, The Seafarer, and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

The Oxford Handbook of Anglo-Saxon Archaeology
The Oxford Handbook of Anglo-Saxon Archaeology

Author: Helena Hamerow

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2011-03-31

Total Pages: 1110

ISBN-13: 0199212147

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Written by a team of experts and presenting the results of the most up-to-date research, The Handbook of Anglo-Saxon Archaeology will both stimulate and support further investigation into a society poised at the interface between prehistory and history.

Anglo-Saxon Attitudes
Anglo-Saxon Attitudes

Author: Angus Wilson

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2011-11-17

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0571280862

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'Angus Wilson is one of the most enjoyable novelists of the 20th century... Anglo-Saxon Attitudes (1956) analyses a wide range of British society in a complicated plot that offers all the pleasures of detective fiction combined with a steady and humane insight.' Margaret Drabble First published in 1956, Anglo-Saxon Attitudes draws upon perhaps the most famous archaeological hoax in history: the 'Piltdown Man', finally exposed in 1953. The novel's protagonist is Gerald Middleton, professor of early medieval history and taciturn creature of habit. Separated from his Swedish wife, Gerald is increasingly conscious of his failings. Moreover, some years ago he was involved in an excavation that led to the discovery of a grotesque idol in the tomb of Bishop Eorpwald. The sole survivor of the original excavation party, Gerald harbours a potentially ruinous secret...

A Companion to Anglo-Saxon Literature
A Companion to Anglo-Saxon Literature

Author: Phillip Pulsiano

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 2008-06-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781405176095

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This acclaimed volume explores and unravels the contexts, readings, genres, intertextualities and debates within Anglo-Saxon studies. Brings together specially-commissioned contributions from a team of leading European and American scholars. Embraces both the literature and the cultural background of the period. Combines the discussion of primary material and manuscript sources with critical analysis and readings. Considers the past, present and future of Anglo-Saxon studies

Tradition and Influence in Anglo-Saxon Literature
Tradition and Influence in Anglo-Saxon Literature

Author: M. Drout

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2013-07-17

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1137324600

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This book introduces lexomics, the use of computer-aided statistical analysis of vocabulary, to measure influence and integrate research from cognitive psychology and evolutionary biology with traditional, philological approaches to literature. Connecting the theory of tradition with the phenomenon of influence, Drout moves beyond current theories.