This acclaimed volume explores and unravels the contexts, readings, genres, intertextualities and debates within Anglo-Saxon studies.
- Brings together specially-commissioned contributions from a team of leading European and American scholars.
- Embraces both the literature and the cultural background of the period.
- Combines the discussion of primary material and manuscript sources with critical analysis and readings.
- Considers the past, present and future of Anglo-Saxon studies
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Abbreviations.
Part I. Contexts and Perspectives:.
1. An Introduction to the Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Vernacular English: Elaine Treharne (Florida State University) and Phillip Pulsiano (Villanova University).
2. An Introduction to the Corpus of Anglo-Latin Literature: Joseph P. McGowan (University of San Diego).
3. Transmission of Literature and Learning: Anglo Saxon Scribal Culture: Jonathan Wilcox (University of Iowa).
4. Authorship and Anonymity: Mary Swan (University of Leeds).
5. Audience(s), Reception, Literacy: Hugh Magennis (Queen’s University Belfast).
6. Anglo-Saxon Manuscript Production: Issues of Making and Using: Michelle P. Brown (British Library).
Part II. Readings: Cultural Framework and Heritage:.
7. The Germanic Background: Patrizia Lendinara (University of Palermo).
8. Religious Context: Pre-Benedictine Reform Period: Susan Irvine (University College London).
9. The Benedictine Reform and Beyond: Joyce Hill (University of Leeds).
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