Download or read book Hengest written by Nellie Slayton Aurner and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 870 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hengest Gwrtheyrn and the Chronology of Post Roman Britain written by Flint F. Johnson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-02-07 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the author makes use of the methodology he developed in Origins of Arthurian Romances (McFarland 2012) in order to reevaluate the post-Roman history of Britain. He begins by delving into the historical contexts of the key traditional players of the fifth century--Hengest and Gwrtheyrn. A better understanding of these two characters allows for a reexamination of the persons and events of the fifth, sixth, and seventh centuries. The text that follows entirely realigns how those centuries can be seen from a chronological as well as a military and political standpoint. The fifth century was not a time of British and Germanic fragmentation as they separated from Rome, but one of slow integration and the formation of kingships that were a result of the economic realities of surviving without the dying giant.
Download or read book Humanistic Studies Hengest a study in early English hero legend Le Liure de la Deablerie of Eloy d Amerval Origins of Poe s critical theory written by University of Iowa and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Finn and Hengest written by J. R. R. Tolkien and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tolkien's famous translations and lectures on the story of two fifth-century heroes in northern Europe. Professor J.R.R.Tolkien is most widely known as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, but he was also a distinguished scholar in the field of Mediaeval English language and literature. His most significant contribution to Anglo-Saxon studies is to be found in his lectures on Finn and Hengest (pronounced Hen-jist), two fifth-century heroes in northern Europe. The story is told in two Old English poems, Beowulf and The Fights at Finnesburg, but told so obscurely and allusively that its interpretation had been a matter of controversy for over 100 years. Bringing his unique combination of philological erudition and poetic imagination to the task, however, Tolkien revealed a classic tragedy of divided loyalties, of vengeance, blood and death. Tolkien's original and persuasive solution of the many problems raised by the story ranged widely through the early history and legend of the Germanic peoples. The story has the added attraction that it describes the events immediately preceding the first Germanic invasion of Britain which was led by Hengest himself. This book will be of interest not only to students of Old English and all those interested in the history of northern Europe and Anglo-Saxon England, but also admirers of The Lord of the Rings who will be fascinated to see how Tolkien handled a story which he did not invent.
Download or read book Hengest written by Gordon Ward and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hengest written by Nellie Slayton Aurner and published by Iowa City : The University. This book was released on 1921 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Anglo Saxon Chronicle written by Michael Swanton and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first continuous national history of any western people in their own language, The Anglo-Saxon Chronicletraces the history of early England from the migration of the Saxon war-lords, through Roman Britain, the onslaught of the Vikings, the Norman Conquest and on through the reign of Stephen. Michael Swanton's translation is the most complete and faithful reading ever published. Extensive notes draw on the latest evidence of paleographers, archaeologists and textual and social historians to place these annals in the context of current knowledge. Fully indexed and complemented by maps and genealogical tables, this edition allows ready access to one of the prime sources of English national culture. The introduction provides all the information a first-time reader could need, cutting an easy route through often complicated matters. Also includes nine maps.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Medieval Heroes written by Willem Pieter Gerritsen and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 1998 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The different cultures from which the middle ages drew its inspiration are represented: Cu Cuchulainn from the Celtic world, Apollonius of Tyre from Greek romance, Attila the Hun and Theodoric the Ostrogoth from the struggle of the Roman empire against the Barbarians. Each entry gives an outline of the story, how it spread through Europe, its modern retelling and appearances in art, and a selective bibliography."--Jacket.
Download or read book From Old English to Standard English written by Dennis Freeborn and published by University of Ottawa Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This practical and informative course book is a fascinating, visual volume which leads the student through the development of the language from Old English, through Middle and Early Modern English to the establishment of Standard English in the eighteenth century." "At the core of this substantially expanded second edition lies a series of nearly 200 historical texts, of which more than half are reproduced in facsimile, and which illustrate the progressive changes in the language. The book is firmly based upon linguistic description, with commentaries which form a series of case studies demonstrating the evidence for language change at every level - handwriting, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, grammar and meaning." "Such a wealth of texts, as well as the structured activities and the various case studies, allow the volume to be used not only as a stimulating course text, guiding students through the analysis of data, but also as a comprehensive resource book and invaluable reference tool for teachers and students at all levels."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Download or read book The Wayland Dietrich Saga written by Katherine Margaret Buck and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Brother s Oath written by Chris Thorndycroft and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Untold Story of England's Beginning. Denmark, 444 A.D. Two brothers - the cold and calculating Hengest and the intrepid but headstrong Horsa - find their separate worlds thrown into turmoil by royal treachery and an evil cult thought long dead. Reunited by an oath sworn in their youth, they set off on a journey that will define their destiny and set them upon the path to greatness. When Hengest's family is kidnapped by an unknown enemy, Horsa knows his oath has become more than a thing of words and he infiltrates the crew of one of the most feared raiders in the northern world to find out who took them. Meanwhile, Hengest struggles to rally his rag-tag group of followers into a united people. His heart yearns for a safe haven for his family; a land that he and his followers can call their own for generations to come. This is the first part of the thrilling saga of the two warriors who spearheaded the Anglo-Saxon migrations to Britain and whose names became legendary as the founders of the land that would one day be called England
Download or read book Old English Literature written by John D. Niles and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-02-19 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This review of the critical reception of Old English literature from 1900 to the present moves beyond a focus on individual literary texts so as to survey the different schools, methods, and assumptions that have shaped the discipline. Examines the notable works and authors from the period, including Beowulf, the Venerable Bede, heroic poems, and devotional literature Reinforces key perspectives with excerpts from ten critical studies Addresses questions of medieval literacy, textuality, and orality, as well as style, gender, genre, and theme Embraces the interdisciplinary nature of the field with reference to historical studies, religious studies, anthropology, art history, and more
Download or read book The Roman King Arthur written by Tony Sullivan and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2004 film, King Arthur, starring Clive Owen and Keira Knightley, introduced the audience to Lucius Artorius Castus as the basis to the much later legend of King Arthur. The book analyses the theories behind the film which link this second to third century Roman officer with the medieval Arthurian legends and a possible historical figure in post-Roman Britain. This first full academic study of Artorius Castus offers a number of potential timeframes and details his career through a turbulent and bloody period of Roman history, serving as primus pilus of V Macedonia and praefectus of the Sixth Legion in northern Britain. Turning to the historical narrative of the film it covers the archaeological and literary evidence for the break down of Roman Britain, arrival of Germanic peoples and emergence of petty kingdoms and new cultural identities. The penultimate chapter lays out the evidence for and against a historical Arthur, offering suggestions as to his identity, location of his battles and the possible political, military, social and cultural situation he lived and fought in. This is an entertaining and informative picture of two fascinating figures, one firmly historical, the other shrouded in myth and legend. The book leaves the reader with a clear picture of the lives of a Roman career officer and later dark-age warrior and the different worlds in which they lived. Anyone interested in the Roman period, post-Roman Britain and the possibilities for a historical Arthur should enjoy this book. “A fascinating investigation into the historical figure of Lucius Artorius Castus, camp prefect of VI Victrix based at Eboracum, York”. Dave Grainger, Legio VI Victrix, re-enactment group, York. “A welcome addition to modern discussions the roman army officer Lucius Artorius Castus which seeks to place him within an appropriate timescale and very properly disputes the links that have been suggested between this ‘real’ Roman army officer and the later and very much more fictional king Arthur”. Professor Nick Higham, historian and author
Download or read book Beowulf written by Robert W. Chambers and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Beowulf by Robert W. Chambers
Download or read book Humanistic Studies written by University of Iowa and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Layamons Brut Or Chronicle of Britain a Poetical Semi Saxon Paraphrase of the Brut of Wace Now First Published from the Cottonion Manuscripts in the British Museum Accompanied by a Literal Translation Notes and a Grammatical Glossary by Sir Frederic Madden written by Robert Wace and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Waifs and Strays of North Humber History written by Scott Frederick Surtees and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
