A Guide to Old English

A Guide to Old English

A comprehensive introduction to Old English, combining simple, clear philology with the best literary works to provide a compelling and accessible beginners’ guide.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Provides a comprehensive introduction to Old English</li> <li>Uses a practical approach suited to the needs of the beginning student</li> <li>Features selections from the greatest works of Old English literature, organized from simple to more challenging texts to keep pace with the reader</li> <li>Includes a discussion of Anglo-Saxon literature, history, and culture, and a bibliography directing readers to useful publications on the subject</li> <li>Updated throughout with new material including the first 25 lines from <i>Beowulf</i> with detailed annotation and an explanation of Grimm’s and Verner’s laws</li> </ul>