Synopsis
Exploration of a key Old English fragment and its place in the manuscript tradition
This edition examines Judith, an Old English fragment found in Cotton Vitellius A XV, focusing on manuscript context, dating debates, and poetic technique. It guides readers through how the text has been studied, how handwriting and dialect hint at its origins, and how scholars place it within the Cynewulfian tradition while weighing competing dating theories.
The work frames the scope and value of Judith by comparing linguistic features, metre, and stylistic correspondences with other Old English poems. It discusses how editors rebuilt the text from manuscript evidence, and how different scholarly methods inform our understanding of when and where the poem was composed. Readers will gain insight into the intellectual process behind dating and graphically rich philology without needing prior specialized knowledge.- Learn how manuscript context helps date and locate Judith within the Beowulf manuscript family.
- See how dialect forms and metre inform its possible authorship and time frame.
- Explore how Judith relates to other Old English poems, including Cynewulfian works, Genesis, and Exodus.
- Understand the scholarly debate surrounding the poem’s style, color, and place in medieval literature.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the Old English poem Judith, situating it within the broader context of both English literature and the era that produced it. The author examines the poem's focus on themes of chivalry, religion and heroism, evaluating how these lend the work literary significance beyond its historical value. The author also analyzes the poem's structure, language and style, discussing the techniques employed by the anonymous author to craft a compelling narrative. Through this thoughtful examination, the book offers a fresh perspective on Judith, illuminating its enduring relevance and the insights it provides into the minds and hearts of those who lived in Anglo-Saxon England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333488130_0
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