A concise, scholarly guide to Old English poetry and the Judith fragment.
This study presents results from a series of analyses of Old English poetry, with a focus on the Judith fragment and its metre, language, and style. It aims to help readers understand how literary form relates to dating and authorship.
This edition frames the work as a broader contribution to the study of Old English verse, offering careful discussion of metrics, alliteration, dialect, and textual interpretation. It combines critical review with practical linguistic analysis to illuminate the poem’s form and historical context.
- Clear explanations of metre, alliteration, and linguistic features in Old English poetry
- Focused examination of the Judith fragment and what it reveals about its date and author
- Engaging discussion of how form and language connect to meaning in the poem
- Grounded analysis that situates the work within the wider study of Germanic philology
Ideal for readers of classical philology, medieval studies, and literary history who want a rigorous, accessible introduction to Old English poetic technique.