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UNINA9910784963403321 |
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Autore |
Donoghue Daniel <1956-> |
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Titolo |
Old English literature [[electronic resource] ] : a short introduction / / Daniel Donoghue |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., 2004 |
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ISBN |
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1-281-31072-7 |
9786611310721 |
0-470-70717-8 |
0-470-77602-1 |
0-470-77680-3 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (162 p.) |
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Collana |
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Blackwell introductions to literature |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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English literature - Old English, ca. 450-1100 - History and criticism |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Series statement on jacket. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p.[126]-130) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Old English Literature: A Short Introduction; Contents; List of Illustrations; Introduction; List of Abbreviations; 1 The Vow; 2 The Hall; 3 The Miracle; 4 The Pulpit; 5 The Scholar; Notes; Further Reading; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This innovative and intriguing introduction to Old English literature is structured around what the author calls 'figures' from Anglo-Saxon culture: the Vow, the Hall, the Miracle, the Pulpit, and the Scholar. An innovative and intriguing introduction to Old English literature. Structured around 'figures' from Anglo-Saxon culture: the Vow, the Hall, the Miracle, the Pulpit, and the Scholar. Situates Old English literary texts within a cultural framework. Creates new connections between different genres, periods and authors. Combines close textual |
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