The Cambridge Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature

by Hugh Magennis

Book Overview

An approachable and stimulating introduction to Anglo-Saxon literature, this book provides indispensable guidance for students on this important and rewarding area of literary studies. The chapters are clearly organized by topic and significant attention is paid to key individual works, including Beowulf, The Seafarer and writings by Bede. All textual quotations are translated into Modern English, with the original language texts carefully explained...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521734657
• ISBN13: 9780521734653
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"