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Introduction to Old English
Peter S. Baker
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Description for Introduction to Old English
Paperback. Introduction to Old English is a leading text designed to help students engage with Old English literature for the first time. The 3rd edition includes numerous chapter updates, as well as expanded coverage of Old English manuscripts, runes, and other inscriptions. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABA; CJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 215 x 22. Weight in Grams: 516.
Featuring numerous updates and additional anthology selections, the 3rd edition of Introduction to Old English confirms its reputation as a leading text designed to help students engage with Old English literature for the first time.
- A new edition of one of the most popular introductions to Old English
- Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammar
- Includes basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major chapter and a 'minitext' feature to aid students in practicing reading Old English
- Features updates and several new anthology readings, including King Alfred's Preface to Gregory's Pastoral Care
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780470659847
SKU
V9780470659847
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Ref
99-6
About Peter S. Baker
Peter S. Baker is Professor of English, specializing in medieval literature and the history of the English language, at the University of Virginia. His previous books include editions of Byrhthferth’s Enchiridion (with Michael Lapidge, 1995) and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: A Collaborative Edition.
Reviews for Introduction to Old English
“Enhanced with new anthology readings, common spelling variants, phonetic symbols and terms, a glossary, references, and a comprehensive index, "Introduction To Old English" is an ideal student textbook and highly recommended addition to academic library instructional reference collections.” (Midwest Book Review, 1 May 2012) "Excellent introduction designed to provide reading knowledge ... He [Baker] constructs the book to ... Read more