Author : Mark C. Amodio
Release : 2013-06-10
Genre : Literary Criticism
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 970/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Anglo Saxon Literature Handbook by : Mark C. Amodio
Download or read book The Anglo Saxon Literature Handbook written by Mark C. Amodio. This book was released on 2013-06-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Anglo-Saxon Literature Handbook presents an accessible introduction to the surviving works of prose and poetry produced in Anglo-Saxon England, from AD 410-1066. Makes Anglo-Saxon literature accessible to modern readers Helps readers to overcome the linguistic, aesthetic and cultural barriers to understanding and appreciating Anglo-Saxon verse and prose Introduces readers to the language, politics, and religion of the Anglo-Saxon literary world Presents original readings of such works as Beowulf, The Battle of Maldon, The Wanderer, The Seafarer, and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle