Introduction to Old English

Author: (British) Mitchell (Mitchell/B.) / (American) Robinson (Robinson/F.C.)
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: For more than thirty years, An Introduction to Old English has been a standard textbook for the study of Old English language and literature. The sixth edition, which updates the content, retains the structure and style of previous editions and, at the request of many readers, adds two new texts: Virginia Woolf and ?eelwold and Judith. This book is divided into two parts: Part I provides an introduction to the Old English language, including discussions of orthography, phonetics, inflection, morphology, and an authoritative treatment of Old English syntax. It is followed by an introduction to Old English studies, covering discussions on language, literature, history, archaeology, and way of life. The book also introduces changes in Old English pronunciation, as these changes are closely related to the apparent irregularities in inflection. In Part II, there are prose and poetic texts, many of which are complete, fully demonstrating the range of thought, artistic passion, humor, and natural observation offered by Old English literature. All texts are accompanied by explanatory notes, and a comprehensive glossary is provided at the end. This highly acclaimed new edition of An Introduction to Old English will be welcomed by teachers and anyone who wishes to gain a deeper understanding and more enjoyment of the language and literature of Old English.