A Dictionary of the Old English Language - Hardcover

Francis Henry Stratmann

 
9780331520989: A Dictionary of the Old English Language

Synopsis

This book explores the rich and complex meanings associated with the concept of absence within medieval English literature and thought. By examining its literary, theological, and historical contexts, the author presents a nuanced understanding of absence's many manifestations and effects. Drawing on a diverse range of texts and sources, the analysis highlights the crucial role absence plays in ideas about God, the world, and human relationships. Readers will gain a fascinating new perspective on the medieval understanding of loss, longing, and the profound impact of what's missing.

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