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Blackwell History of Literature Ser.: History of Old English Literature by Christopher M. Cain and Robert D. Fulk (2004, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101405121815

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Product Key Features

Number of Pages360 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameHistory of Old English Literature

Publication Year2004

SubjectMedieval, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

TypeTextbook

AuthorChristopher M. Cain, Robert D. Fulk

Subject AreaLiterary Criticism

SeriesBlackwell History of Literature Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight18.8 Oz

Item Length9 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Dewey Edition21

Reviews& "Now the oldest English texts have a literary history for the twenty-first century. One of the chief virtues of A History of Old English Literature is the rich elaboration of contexts, extending from the manuscripts to the literary and intellectual world of Anglo-Saxon England, to the early modern criticism, and to the most recent critical reception. & "Professor Daniel Donoghue, Harvard University, "Now the oldest English texts have a literary history for the twenty-first century. One of the chief virtues of A History of Old English Literature is the rich elaboration of contexts, extending from the manuscripts to the literary and intellectual world of Anglo-Saxon England, to the early modern criticism, and to the most recent critical reception." Professor Daniel Donoghue, Harvard University, "Now the oldest English texts have a literary history for the twenty-first century. One of the chief virtues of A History of Old English Literature is the rich elaboration of contexts, extending from the manuscripts to the literary and intellectual world of Anglo-Saxon England, to the early modern criticism, and to the most recent critical reception. "Professor Daniel Donoghue, Harvard University, "Now the oldest English texts have a literary history for the twenty-first century. One of the chief virtues of A History of Old English Literature is the rich elaboration of contexts, extending from the manuscripts to the literary and intellectual world of Anglo-Saxon England, to the early modern criticism, and to the most recent critical reception." Professor Daniel Donoghue, Harvard University ., & "Now the oldest English texts have a literary history for the twenty-first century. One of the chief virtues of A History of Old English Literature is the rich elaboration of contexts, extending from the manuscripts to the literary and intellectual world of Anglo-Saxon England, to the early modern criticism, and to the most recent critical reception."Professor Daniel Donoghue, Harvard University

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Dewey Decimal829.09

Table Of ContentList of Illustrations vi Preface vii Introduction Anglo-Saxon England and Its Literature: A Social History 1 1 The Chronology and Varieties of Old English Literature 36 2 Literature of the Alfredian Period 48 3 Homilies 70 4 Saints' Legends, by Rachel S. Anderson 87 5 Biblical Literature 106 6 Liturgical and Devotional Texts 120 7 Legal, Scientific, and Scholastic Works 148 8 Wisdom Literature and Lyric Poetry 164 9 Germanic Legend and Heroic Lay 193 Conclusion Making Old English New: Anglo-Saxonism and the Cultural Work of Old English Literature 225 Notes 235 Works Cited 269 Index 339

SynopsisIntroduces 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., Recent years have witnessed renewed emphasis on historicism in medieval studies. This timely introduction responds to that trend, focusing on the production and reception of Old English texts, and on their relation to Anglo-Saxon history and culture. The book presents a wider range of material than is usual in English literary histories. It not only covers an intriguing range of genres, from riddles and cryptograms to allegory and romance, but into this coverage it also integrates discussion of Anglo-Latin texts which are crucial to understanding the development of Old English literature. Its extensive bibliographical coverage of scholarship devotes special attention to studies of the past 15 years, while a retrospective section outlines the reception of the Anglo-Saxons and their literature in later periods. Throughout their narrative, the authors champion Anglo-Saxon studies, contending that it is uniquely placed to contribute to current debates about literature s relation to history and culture., 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.

LC Classification NumberPR173