Introduction to Old English is the leading text available designed to help students engage with Old English literary and historical texts for the first time. This new edition builds on the success of the original and includes an expanded anthology and new, easy-to-use glossary.

Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammar
Includes basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major chapter
Features 'Minitexts' to give students practice reading Old English
Includes two chapters on syntax and three on reading poetry
Provides a collection of key Old English texts, including 'The Wanderer', 'The Dream of the Rood' and 'Judith'
Accompanied by the author's Old English Aerobics website featuring additional readings and exercises

About the Author

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/

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