A Handy Dictionary of Anglo-Saxon Poetry, Based on Groschopp's Grein (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Harrison, James A.

 
9781332967452: A Handy Dictionary of Anglo-Saxon Poetry, Based on Groschopp's Grein (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Mastering Anglo-Saxon Verse: a compact dictionary for reading and study. This concise reference helps students and enthusiasts approach Old English poetry with confidence. It presents the core terms, grammar notes, and practical guidance needed to read works like Beowulf and the Exeter Codex poems, all organized for quick lookup and classroom use.

Adapted from a well-known German edition, this edition keeps the essential entries and adds clarifications, simplified definitions, and a structured outline of Anglo-Saxon grammar. It emphasizes how to construe key poems and offers glosses and brief etymological features to support understanding of difficult diction and poetic forms. Aimed at colleges and universities, it serves as a reliable, affordable tool for study and reference.




  • Clear, alphabetized entries focused on Old English poetry and its language

  • Guidance on declension, verb classes, and common grammatical patterns

  • Ready references to major poems, with abbreviations and cross‑links for quick use

  • Supplemental notes on etymology and pronunciation conventions



Ideal for students, teachers, and readers of Anglo‑Saxon poetry seeking a practical, ready-to-use dictionary and grammar companion.

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