Book description
Featuring numerous updates and additional anthology selections, the 3
rd
edition of Introduction to Old English
confirms its reputation as a leading text designed to help students
engage with Old English literature for the first time.
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A new edition of one of the most popular introductions to Old
English
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Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional
grammar
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Includes basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major
chapter and a “minitext” feature to aid students in practicing
reading Old English
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Features updates and several new anthology readings,
including King Alfred's Preface to Gregory's Pastoral
Care
Peter S. Baker is Professor of English, specializing in
medieval literature and the history of the English language, at the
University of Virginia. His previous books include editions of
Byrhthferth's Enchiridion (with Michael Lapidge, 1995) and
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: A Collaborative Edition.
