The Anglo-Saxon World: An Anthology

by Kevin Crossley-Holland

Overview

Crossley-Holland—the widely acclaimed translator of Old English texts—introduces the Anglo-Saxons through their chronicles, laws, letters, charters, and poetry, with many of the greatest surviving poems printed in their entirety.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199538713
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/15/2009
Series:	Oxford World's Classics Series
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	427,693
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.90(d)

Editorial Reviews

"A very pleasant anthology which presents the most important texts from the Anglo-Saxon period in good modern English translations....The reflections are wonderful and invite every reader to plunge into the world of pre-conquest England. It is a hndy treasure which students will cherish."—A. Classen, University of Arizona

"An excellent anthology with fine translations."—Roy M. Liuzza, Tulane University

"A very impressive collection that paints a complete picture of a key part of our cultural heritage."—Bruce L. Sublett, Angelina College

"The introductions to the various chapters are well-written and informative. Overall, an excellent resource for an undergraduate course in Medieval English Literature."—Philip A. Genetti, Ph.D., Emmanuel College

A well-chosen collection of prose and poetic texts clearly translated into modern English. An admirable companion to the study of the original texts in a beginning course in Old English."—Robert Kellogg, University of Virginia

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