Guide to Old English (Mitchell Bruce)(Paperback)

A comprehensive introduction to Old English, combining simple, clear philology with the best literary works to provide acompelling and accessible beginners' guide.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to Old EnglishUses a practical approach suited to the needs of the beginningstudentFeatures selections from the greatest works of Old Englishliterature, organized from simple to more challenging texts to keeppace with the readerIncludes a discussion of Anglo-Saxon literature, history, andculture, and a bibliography directing readers to usefulpublications on the subjectUpdated throughout with new material including the first 25lines from Beowulf with detailed annotation and anexplanation of Grimm's and Verner's
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