ISBN: 9780299074302 - Genesis A: A New Edition (8 results)

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. …

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.…

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by University of Wisconsin Press, 1978. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. In blue cloth. Previous owner name.

hardcover. Condition: Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

Hardcover. 430pp. Near new condition, covers bright, text clean & binding tight without dust jacket.

OLn. 2. XIV,416 S., Wegen der PPWR-Bestimmungen (Verpackungsmittelverordungen der EU) liefern wir nicht in Staaten der EU, mit Ausnahme von Österreich. Due to PPWR regulations (EU Packaging Directives), we do not deliver to EU countries, with the exception of Austria. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 732.…