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Introduction to Old English

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Blackwell Publishing, 2003 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 332 pages
This innovative introduction to the Old English language focuses on what students need to know in order to engage with Old English literary and historical texts. Designed for a new generation, the book assumes no expertise in traditional grammar or in other languages.

An opening chapter reviews basic grammar for those who need to be brought up to speed. 'Quick Start' sections begin the major chapters, allowing students to learn the basics of Old English quickly. 'Minitexts' accompanying most chapters give students practice in reading the language, while a detailed introduction to poetic meter and style helps them to read poetry. The book as a whole contains more than 200 illustrative quotations, fourteen Old English readings including 'The Wanderer', 'The Dream of the Rood' and 'Judith', and a comprehensive glossary. Supplementary readings and exercises are available at the 'Old English Aerobics' website - http: //www.engl.virginia.edu/OE/OEA/ - which complements the text.

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Ok I'm not "finished" but I'm done with the part Baker wrote. I'm translating the readings now, because all the first bits worked! The book is not exciting until chapter 13. The first half of it is ... Read full review

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My attempt at learning Latin grammar was pretty dismal. I thought I didn't like or wasn't good at it because I used that same textbook with the mosaic cover that everyone has been using for decades ... Read full review

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About the author (2003)

Peter S. Baker is Professor of English at the University of Virginia.

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TitleIntroduction to Old English
AuthorPeter Stuart Baker
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherBlackwell Publishing, 2003
ISBN0631234543, 9780631234548
Length332 pages
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