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xi, 237 pages 22 cm A critical study of the background and achievements of English literature from its origins in the sixth century to its continuing influence after the Norman Conquest Includes bibliographical references I. The beginnings of a prose tradition -- II. Alfredian and other ninth-century prose -- III. Ælfric, Wulfstan, and other late prose -- IV. Some remarks on the nature and quality of Old English poetry -- V. Secular heroic poetry -- VI. The Christian saint as hero -- VII. Christ as poetic hero -- VIII. Old Testament narrative poetry -- IX. Miscellaneous religious and secular poetry -- X. Lore and wisdom -- XI. Elegiac poetry commitment to retain 20151208

Author

Greenfield, Stanley B., Calder, Daniel G.

Publisher

University of London Press

Published

1966

Language

EN

ISBN

9780340086384