Beschreibung:
A comprehensive introduction to Old English, combining simple,clear philology with the best literary works to provide acompelling and accessible beginners' guide.* Provides a comprehensive introduction to Old English* Uses a practical approach suited to the needs of the beginningstudent* Features selections from the greatest works of Old Englishliterature, organized from simple to more challenging texts to keeppace with the reader* Includes a discussion of Anglo-Saxon literature, history, andculture, and a bibliography directing readers to usefulpublications on the subject* Updated throughout with new material including the first 25lines from Beowulf with detailed annotation and anexplanation of Grimm's and Verner's laws