Introduction to Old English

Title: Introduction to Old English
Author: Peter S Baker
I: 1709967
ISBN: 9781405152723
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: 2
Number of Pages: 408
Section: Literary Criticism | Ancient and Classical
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Publisher Description: Introduction to Old English is the leading text available designed to help students engage with Old English literary and historical texts for the first time. This new edition builds on the success of the original and includes an expanded anthology and new, easy-to-use glossary.

• Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammar
  
• Includes basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major chapter
  
• Features 'Minitexts' to give students practice reading Old English
  
• Includes two chapters on syntax and three on reading poetry
  
• Provides a collection of key Old English texts, including 'The Wanderer', 'The Dream of the Rood' and 'Judith'
  
• Accompanied by the author's Old English Aerobics website featuring additional readings and exercises