Introduction to Old English
This innovative introduction to the Old English language focuses on what readers need to know in order to engage with Old English literary and historical texts. Designed for beginners, the book assumes no expertise in traditional grammar or in other languages. An opening chapter reviewing basic grammar brings readers quickly up to speed, and "Quick Start" sections at the beginning of later chapters also focus on the basics. "Minitexts" accompanying most chapters offer practice in reading Old English, while a detailed introduction to poetic meter and style helps with the reading of poetry. The book as a whole contains more than 200 illustrative quotations, 14 Old English readings, including "The Wanderer" and "The Dream of the Rood, " and a comprehensive glossary. Supplementary readings and exercises are available at the "Old English Aerobics" web site, which complements the book
Print Book, English, 2003
Blackwell Pub., Malden, MA, 2003