Runes and Runic Inscriptions: Collected Essays on Anglo-Saxon and Viking Runes - Hardcover

Page, R.I.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0851153879 ISBN 13: 9780851153872

Publisher: The Boydell Press, 1995

Synopsis

This volume brings together the most important published work (together with one previously unpublished paper) of Professor R.I. Page on the subject which has intrigued him throughout his career: runes, the native script of the Germanic peoples. The articles, arranged chronologically, examine the question of runes from a variety of standpoints, but focus primarily on the use and development of the script amongst the Anglo-Saxons, and explore the history ofscholarship in this field. There are also seminal studies of Scandinavian inscriptions in England and on the Isle of Man. The collection is prefaced by an introductory paper detailing new discoveries and debating matters of controversy. Most of the articles have been updated. The book is completed by a bibliography of Professor Page's writings. Professor R.I. PAGE was formerly Elrington and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon in the University of Cambridge, and Librarian of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

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Review

A contribution of outstanding value to both runologist and Anglo-Saxonist alike, beautifully presented and edited. EARLY MEDIEVAL EUROPE A most valuable and enjoyable book. SAGA-BOOK OF THE VIKING SOCIETY Offre, en un volume, une extraordinaire introduction a la culture des royaumes anglo-saxons. REVUE BELGE

Synopsis

This volume of 23 essays on the subject of runes, ranges from detailed discussion of the forms of particular runes in the runic alphabet and the interpretations of individual inscriptions (the Rothwell Cross and the Franks casket), to the wider matters on which runes throw light, such as magic, paganism, literacy and linguistic change. The articles, arranged chronologically, examine the question of runes from a variety of standpoints, but focus primarily on the use and development of the script among the Anglo-Saxons, and explore the history of scholarship in this field. The essays also include studies of Scandinavian inscriptions in England and on the Isle of Man.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Boydell Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851153879
• ISBN 13: 9780851153872
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 360