Introduction to Old English. This item is unavailable.Introduction to Old English

This innovative introduction to the Old English language focuses on what students need to know in order to engage with Old English literary and historical texts.

• A pioneering introduction to Old English designed for a new generation of students.
• Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammar.
• Opening chapters and 'Quick Start' sections cover the basics.
• 'Minitexts' give students practice in reading Old English.
• Includes two chapters on syntax and three on reading poetry.
• Anthologises fourteen readings, including 'The Wanderer', 'The Dream of the Rood' and 'Judith'.
• The accompanying 'Old English Aerobics' website features additional readings and exercises.

Peter S. Baker is Professor of Medieval Literature at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. His previous publications include Byrhtferth’s Enchiridion (co-edited with Michael Lapidge, 1995), Beowulf: Basic Readings (1995), The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: A Collaborative Edition (F) and the website www.engl.virginia.edu/OE/