The Cambridge Old English reader

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The fifty-six prose and verse texts in this major new reader of Old English, the language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons before the Norman Conquest, include established favorites such as The Battle of Maldon and King Alfred's Preface to his Pastoral Care. It also includes some less familiar works. Modern English word glosses and explanatory notes are on the same page of the text. Other features include a reference grammar and a comprehensive glossary. The Reader is designed for undergraduate and ad…

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Title Statements

Full title :The Cambridge Old English reader / Richard Marsden.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2004.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
Place of Publication:Cambridge, UK
Language:eng
Publication Date:2004.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xxxiv, 532 pages)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780511817069, 0511817061
oclc:ocn817871687
LC Classification:PE137
Dewey Decimal:429/.86421

Introduction: the writing and pronunciation of Old English -- The texts: Teaching and learning -- Keeping a record -- Spreading the word -- Example and exhortation -- Telling tales -- Reflection and lament -- Manuscripts and emendations -- Reference grammar.

Subjects

450 - 1100 Altenglisch Anglais (Langue) -- Lectures et morceau… Anglo-Saxons Anglo-Saxons -- Anthologies Anglo-Saxons -- Literary collections Anglo-Saxons -- Sources Anthologie English language -- Old English English language -- Readers. -- Old Eng… Literary collections Literatur Oudengels Readers (Publications) Sources