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Analecta Anglo-Saxonica (Classic Reprint): A Selection, in Prose and Verse, From Anglo-Saxon Authors of Various Ages; With a Glossary, Designed Chiefly as a First Book for Students - Softcover
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Explore early English literature with a rich sampler of Anglo-Saxon prose and verse, paired with a practical glossary. This edition gathers selections from the Anglo-Saxon tradition, presented in prose and poetry and designed as a first book for students. The text provides a window into the language, culture, and story-telling of our distant ancestors, alongside notes and a glossary to aid study.
From familiar legends to historical excerpts, the collection offers a varied range of material. It includes substantial extracts and dramatized fragments, with scholarly apparatus to support learning and comparison across dialects and periods. The book is well suited for readers beginning their journey into old English and Teutonic literature, as well as for classroom use.
- A curated mix of prose and verse from multiple ages of Anglo-Saxon writing
- Notable pieces such as Byrhtnoth’s death, Judith (a fragment), and the History of King Leir
- Sections on King Alfred and Ormulum, plus illustrative notes and a glossary
- Contextual Preface and scholarly guidance to help study language and style
Ideal for readers of classic English literature, linguistic learners, and students seeking a solid, approachable introduction to early English texts.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a translation of the first book of the Hebrew Bible into Old English or Anglo-Saxon. The text is introduced by a lengthy preface by the translator, in which he discusses the problems of translating the Bible and the differences between the Old and New Testaments. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Old English and the history of the Bible in England. The translation itself is a remarkable achievement, and it is a testament to the skill and dedication of the translator. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527881013_0
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