An Introduction to Old English - Couverture souple

Baker, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0631234543 ISBN 13 : 9780631234548

Editeur : Blackwell Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

This innovative introduction to the Old English language focuses on what students need to know in order to engage with Old English literary and historical texts. Designed for a new generation, the book assumes no expertise in traditional grammar or in other languages. An opening chapter reviews basic grammar for those who need to be brought up to speed. 'Quick Start' sections begin the major chapters, allowing students to learn the basics of Old English quickly. 'Minitexts' accompanying most chapters give students practice in reading the language, while a detailed introduction to poetic meter and style helps them to read poetry. The book as a whole contains more than 200 illustrative quotations, fourteen Old English readings including 'The Wanderer', 'The Dream of the Rood' and 'Judith', and a comprehensive glossary. Supplementary readings and exercises are available at the 'Old English Aerobics' website - http: //www .engl.virginia.edu/OE/OEA/ - which complements the text.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Peter S. Baker is Professor of Medieval Literature at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. His previous publications include Byrhtferth s Enchiridion (co-edited with Michael Lapidge, 1995), Beowulf: Basic Readings (1995), and the website www.engl.virginia.edu/OE/.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0631234543
• ISBN 13: 9780631234548
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible