A new edition of one of the most popular introductions to Old English
Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammar
Includes basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major chapter
Features 'Minitexts' to give students practice reading Old English
Includes two chapters on syntax and three on reading poetry
Provides a collection of key Old English texts, including 'The Wanderer', 'The Dream of the Rood' and 'Judith'
Offers a new and improved glossary for ease of use
Accompanied by the author's Old English Aerobics website featuring additional readings and exercises
Introduction to Old English is the leading text available designed to help students engage with Old English literary and historical texts for the first time. This new edition builds on the success of the original and includes an expanded anthology and new, easy-to-use glossary.
The book's rich pedagogy includes basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major chapter, covering the foundations of Old English. Other features include 'minitexts' for practice in reading the language, and a detailed introduction to meter and style that eases the transition from prose to poetry. The original anthology of 14 readings has also been expanded to include four new texts: Ælfric's Sermon on the Book of Job; The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle entry (1087) on William the Conqueror; The Voyages of Ohthere and Wulfstan from the Old English Orosius; and The Battle of Maldon.
Introduction to Old English is an essential text for all students encountering the field for the first time.
Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammar
Includes basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major chapter
Features 'Minitexts' to give students practice reading Old English
Includes two chapters on syntax and three on reading poetry
Provides a collection of key Old English texts, including 'The Wanderer', 'The Dream of the Rood' and 'Judith'
Offers a new and improved glossary for ease of use
Accompanied by the author's Old English Aerobics website featuring additional readings and exercises
Introduction to Old English is the leading text available designed to help students engage with Old English literary and historical texts for the first time. This new edition builds on the success of the original and includes an expanded anthology and new, easy-to-use glossary.
The book's rich pedagogy includes basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major chapter, covering the foundations of Old English. Other features include 'minitexts' for practice in reading the language, and a detailed introduction to meter and style that eases the transition from prose to poetry. The original anthology of 14 readings has also been expanded to include four new texts: Ælfric's Sermon on the Book of Job; The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle entry (1087) on William the Conqueror; The Voyages of Ohthere and Wulfstan from the Old English Orosius; and The Battle of Maldon.
Introduction to Old English is an essential text for all students encountering the field for the first time.