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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
June 2012
Print publication year:
2009
Online ISBN:
9780511812330
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511812330
Series:
Cambridge Introductions to the English Language
Subjects:
English Language and Linguistics: General Interest, Historical Linguistics, Language and Linguistics
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Book description

Old English provides a clear linguistic introduction to English between the 5th century and the Norman invasion in 1066. Tailored to suit the needs of individual course modules, it assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, and presents the basic facts in a straightforward manner, making it the ideal beginners' text. Students are guided step-by-step through the main characteristics and developments of English during that period, aided by concise chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, and a comprehensive glossary. Each chapter is accompanied by an engaging set of exercises and discussion questions based on authentic Anglo-Saxon texts, encouraging students to consolidate their learning, and providing essential self-study material. The book is accompanied by a companion website, featuring solutions to the exercises and useful additional resources. Providing essential knowledge and skills for those embarking on the study of Old English, it is set to become the leading introduction to the subject.

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‘A much-needed tool for students, which contextualises Old English language and literature and introduces students to linguistic terminology in a friendly and informative way.’

Bernard J. Muir - University of Melbourne

'[Old English] is both a comprehensive and impressively concise introduction to the earliest form of our language.'

Source: BAAL News (newsletter of the British Association of Applied Linguistics)

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