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Among Old English poems, Genesis A is secondboth in length and importanceonly to Beowulf. With this new edition, Alger N. Doane reveals both the full stature of the poem and the significant achievement of the poet. Indeed, Doanes creative and scrupulous work calls for both a rereading and a reassessment of Genesis A among all scholars in the field.
In the editing of the text and the commentarythe heart of the workDoane brings his full learning to bear in the service of illuminating the poem. His detailed commentary touches upon all the points of interest of the poem, and places it in contextboth historically and aestheticallyamong other works of Old English and Germanic poetry, showing both its limits and achievements.
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Genesis A: A New Edition
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University of Wisconsin Press, 1978
ISBN 10: 0299074307
ISBN 13: 9780299074302
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Hardcover. Revised. Cloth, no dj. Minor shelf-wear, clean internals. Among Old English poems, Genesis A is second-both in length and importance-only to Beowulf. With this new edition, Alger N. Doane reveals both the full stature of the poem and the significant achievement of the poet. Indeed, Doane's creative and scrupulous work calls for both a rereading and a reassessment of Genesis A among all scholars in the field. In the editing of the text and the commentary-the heart of the work-Doane brings his full learning to bear in the service of illuminating the poem. His detailed commentary touches upon all the points of interest of the poem, and places it in context-both historically and aesthetically-among other works of Old English and Germanic poetry, showing both its limits and achievements. Seller Inventory # 2039537
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GENESIS A: A NEW EDITION
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University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, WI, 1978
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Hardcover. Condition: Good Plus. Mild speckling to top and fore edges. Tiny bumps to three corners. DJ good. Light sunning to DJ spine, edge and shelf wear to DJ with a 1" closed tear to front panel at spine. Light occasional pencilled marginalia and bracketing to first half of book. Gilt lettering to spine, midnight blue cloth-covered boards. Solid binding. 416 pp with glossary of proper names. "Reveals both the full stature of the poem and the significant achievement of the poet. Indeed, Doane's creative and scrupulous work calls for botha rereading and a reassessment of Genesis A among all scholars in the field," (front flap). Discusses traditions and aspirations, the poet's goals and difficulties he overcame, the historical and aesthetical context among other Old English poetry, and more. Seller Inventory # 444
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Genesis A: A New Edition
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by University of Wisconsin Press, 1978. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. Seller Inventory # 539271
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Genesis A: A New Edition
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Genesis A: A New Edition
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Genesis A: A New Edition
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