Book description
Reflecting the profound impact of critical theory on the study of the
humanities, this collection of original essays examines the texts and
artifacts of the Anglo-Saxon period through key theoretical terms such
as 'ethnicity' and 'gender'.
- Explores the interplay between critical theory and Anglo-Saxon studies
- Theoretical framework will appeal to specialist scholars as well
as those new to the field
- Includes an afterword on the value of the dialogue between
Anglo-Saxon studies and critical theory
Jacqueline Stodnick is Associate Professor of English at the
University of Texas at Arlington, USA, where she teaches the history
of the English language, Old English, and the history of British
literature. She has published articles on lists, the Anglo-Saxon
Chronicle, and hagiography, focusing in particular on English cultural
identity. Her current work explores Anglo-Saxon notions of the body.
Renée R. Trilling is Associate Professor of English at the
University of Illinois, USA. She is the author of The Aesthetics
of Nostalgia: Historical Representation in Old English Verse
(2009), as well as articles on Beowulf, Wulfstan the Homilist, and
Anglo-Saxon historiography. Her current work draws on recent trends
in neuroscience and related fields to explore the role of materiality
in Anglo-Saxon notions of subjectivity.