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Book The Language of Old and Middle English Poetry

Download or read book The Language of Old and Middle English Poetry written by G.A. Lester and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 1996-04-12 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives a linguistic overview of the first eight centuries of English poetry - years which produced such key works as Beowulf, Layaman's Brut and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It begins with chapters on the social and literary context, before turning in more detail to subjects such as poetic diction, rhymed and alliterative verse, borrowed words, recurrent phrases, rhetoric and linguistic variety. Aimed at the beginning student and general reader, the book seeks to enhance appreciation and enjoyment by making the linguistic resources of the poets better understood.

Book Old English Poetry in Medieval Christian Perspective

Download or read book Old English Poetry in Medieval Christian Perspective written by Judith N. Garde and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 1991 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr Garde questions modern interpretations of the nature and purpose of Old English religious poetry.

Book Old English Wisdom Poetry

Download or read book Old English Wisdom Poetry written by Russell Gilbert Poole and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 1998 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bibliography and guide to scholarly literature on the genre of Old English wisdom poetry. Wisdom literature played a crucial role in the evolution of traditional societies, contributing to the structure of society and to the acceptance of new ideas within a culture, a function that has become increasingly understood. Old English wisdom literature is the focus of this volume, which offers an bibliography of the scholarly criticism between 1800 and 1990 of a group of largely secular poems comprising the metrical Charms, The Fortunes of Men, The Gifts of Men, Homiletic Fragments I and II, Maxims I and II, The Order of the World, Precepts, the metrical Proverbs, the Riddles of the Exeter Book, the Rune Poem, Solomon and Saturn, and Vainglory. A General Introduction investigates debates between scholars and establishes overall trends; it is followed by the bibliography proper, divided into chapters, each with its own introduction, focusing on a major text or collection of texts, with entries arranged chronologically. Dr RUSSELL POOLEteaches in the School of English and Media Studies at Massey University, New Zealand.

Book Old English and Middle English Poetry

Download or read book Old English and Middle English Poetry written by Derek Pearsall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1977, Old English and Middle English Poetry provides a historical approach to English poetry. The book examines the conditions out of which poetry grew and argues that the functions that it was assigned are historically integral to an informed understanding of the nature of poetry. The book aims to relate poems to the intellectual and formal traditions by which they are shaped and given their being. This book will be of interest to students and academics studying or working in the fields of literature and history alike.

Book Old English Lexicology and Lexicography

Download or read book Old English Lexicology and Lexicography written by Maren Clegg Hyer and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2020 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays demonstrating how the careful study of individual words can shed immense light on texts more broadly.

Book The Irish Tradition in Old English Literature

Download or read book The Irish Tradition in Old English Literature written by Charles D. Wright and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1993-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Wright identifies the characteristic features of Irish Christian literature which influenced Anglo-Saxon vernacular authors. As a full-length study of Irish influence on Old English religious literature, the book will appeal to scholars in Old English literature, Anglo-Saxon studies, and Old and Middle Irish literature.

Book Annual Bibliography of English Language and Literature

Download or read book Annual Bibliography of English Language and Literature written by Modern Humanities Research Association and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes both books and articles.

Book Publications of the Modern Language Association of America

Download or read book Publications of the Modern Language Association of America written by Modern Language Association of America and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Bibliography of Writings on the English Language from the Beginning of Printing to the End of 1922

Download or read book A Bibliography of Writings on the English Language from the Beginning of Printing to the End of 1922 written by Arthur Garfield Kennedy and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Devil  Heresy and Witchcraft in the Middle Ages

Download or read book The Devil Heresy and Witchcraft in the Middle Ages written by Alberto Ferreiro and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of heresy and heterodoxy and of belief in magic, witchcraft and the devil has in the past 25 years made significant advances in our understanding of art and iconography, ideas, mentality and belief, and ordinary life and popular imagination in the patristic and medieval periods. At the forefront of research into this aspect of medieval intellectual history has been Jeffrey B. Russell, whose numerous books and articles have opened important new paths in the field. To mark his retirement 17 established and emerging scholars from Europe and North America - historians of art, the church, religions, and ideas - have contributed papers on the many areas which Russell has influenced. Topics dealt with include elves, the Christians apocrypha, mysticism, sexuality, heresies and heresiologies, apocalyptic tracts, astrology, hell, and other Christian encounters with non-believers. These essays are offered as tribute to the deep impact that Russel has had on medieval studies. Contributors include: Alan Bernstein, Richard Emmerson, Alberto Ferreiro, Neil Forsyth, Abraham Friessen, Karen Jolly, Henry Ansgar Kelly, Richard Kieckhefer, Beverly M. Kienzle, Garry Macy, Bernard McGinn, Edward Peters, Cheryl Rigs, Larry J. Simon, Laura Smoller, Catherine B. Tkacz, and John Tolan.

Book English Language

Download or read book English Language written by Blythe Mallory and published by Publifye AS. This book was released on 2024-10-05 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""English Language"" explores the fascinating journey of how a small island's tongue became the global lingua franca. This comprehensive book delves into the origins, historical development, and worldwide impact of English, offering readers a multifaceted view of language evolution and cultural exchange. From its Indo-European roots to its current status as a global powerhouse, the book traces English's path through key periods like Old English and the Renaissance, highlighting how historical events shaped its development. What sets this book apart is its innovative approach to presenting language history. Instead of a chronological account, it uses thematic case studies of words, phrases, and grammatical features to illustrate broader linguistic trends. This method makes complex concepts accessible to a general audience interested in journalism and language arts. The book also incorporates cutting-edge insights from corpus linguistics and digital humanities projects, providing readers with the latest understanding of language patterns and evolution. Throughout its chapters, ""English Language"" argues that English's flexibility, adaptability, and inclusive nature have been key to its unprecedented global spread. By examining the interplay between language, culture, and power, the book challenges simplistic notions of linguistic imperialism and offers a nuanced perspective on English's role in today's interconnected world.