Beowulf & Other Stories – Second edition
This teaching material offers an accessible introduction to the literatures of the early Middle Ages, with attention to Old English, Old Norse, and Anglo-Norman. It is suitable for students and interested readers who want to delve into a period full of creativity, magic, and cultural richness.
Content and themes
- Analysis of the epic Beowulf with its fire and violence
- The refinement and eroticism of the Exeter Riddles
- Spiritual insights inThe SeafarerandThe Dream of the Rood
- Context of the Viking Age and influences on literature such asThe Lord of the Rings
- Introductions to Icelandic sagas, Viking religion, and Norse mythology
- Overview of the transition from Old to Middle English language use
Extras
- Old English language lessons by Peter S. Baker
- Linguistic analysis by David Crystal
- New and revised chapters on Anglo-Saxon archaeology and writers from the Benedictine Reform
Language and level
The texts are written in English and aimed at advanced language users and literature students. The material is suitable for use in higher education, self-study, and research.
Delivery
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