A History of Old English Literature (Blackwell History of Literature) Book PDF, ePub eBook

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Book Descriptions:
This timely introduction to Old English literature focuses on the production and reception of Old English texts, and on their relation to Anglo-Saxon history and culture.

• Introduces Old English texts and considers their relation to Anglo-Saxon culture.
  
• Responds to renewed emphasis on historical and cultural contexts in the field of medieval studies.
  
• Treats virtually the entire range of textual types preserved in Old English.
  
• Considers the production, reception and uses of Old English texts.
  
• Integrates the Anglo-Latin backgrounds crucial to understanding Old English literature.
  
• Offers very extensive bibliographical guidance.
  
• Demonstrates that Anglo-Saxon studies is uniquely placed to contribute to current literary debates.

A History of Old English Literature (Blackwell History of Literature) by Robert D. Fulk, Christopher M. Cain

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