Featuring numerous updates and additional anthology selections, the 3
rd edition of
Introduction to Old English confirms its reputation as a leading text designed to help students engage with Old English literature for the first time.
A new edition of one of the most popular introductions to Old English
Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammar
Includes basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major chapter and a “minitext” feature to aid students in practicing reading Old English
Features updates and several new anthology readings, including King Alfred’s Preface to Gregory’s Pastoral Care
Preface xii
Preface to the Second Edition xiii
Preface to the Third Edition xiv
How to use this book xv
1 The Anglo-Saxons and Their Language 1
1.1 Who were they? 1
1.2 Where did their language come from? 3
1.3 What was Old English like? 4
1.4 Old English dialects 10
2 Pronunciation 11
2.1 Quick start 11
2.2 More about vowels 16
2.3 More about c and g 18
2.4 Syllable length 20
2.5 Accentuation 20
2.6 On-line pronunciation practice 21
2.7 Summary 21
3 Basic Grammar: A Review 2l#´
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