Old English literature : a short introduction / Daniel Donoghue.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Donoghue, Daniel, 1956-

Series:

Blackwell introductions to literature.

Blackwell introductions to literature

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English literature--Old English, ca. 450-1100--History and criticism.

English literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Place of Publication:

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This innovative and intriguing introduction to Old English literature is structured around what the author calls 'figures' from Anglo-Saxon culture: the Vow, the Hall, the Miracle, the Pulpit, and the Scholar. An innovative and intriguing introduction to Old English literature. Structured around 'figures' from Anglo-Saxon culture: the Vow, the Hall, the Miracle, the Pulpit, and the Scholar. Situates Old English literary texts within a cultural framework. Creates new connections between different genres, periods and authors. Combines close textual

Contents:

Old English Literature: A Short Introduction; Contents; List of Illustrations; Introduction; List of Abbreviations; 1 The Vow; 2 The Hall; 3 The Miracle; 4 The Pulpit; 5 The Scholar; Notes; Further Reading; Index

Notes:

Series statement on jacket.

Includes bibliographical references (p.[126]-130) and index.

ISBN:

1-281-31072-7

9786611310721

0-470-70717-8

0-470-77602-1

0-470-77680-3

OCLC:

264621031