{"title":"Elisabeth Okasha","description":"\u003cp\u003eElisabeth Okasha's works delve into the rich tapestry of history, with a particular focus on linguistic heritage and cultural identities. Readers can explore detailed studies that illuminate the significance of names and words within the context of Old English society, revealing layers of meaning often overlooked in broader historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending meticulous research with accessible prose, Okasha's books offer insightful perspectives on historical customs and traditions. Her contributions resonate with those fascinated by the interplay between language and history, especially within the realms of early British culture and military heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"womens-names-in-old-english-by-elisabeth-okasha-9781409400103","title":"Women's Names in Old English","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis monograph provides an in-depth study into the issue of vernacular names in Old English documents. Specifically, it challenges the generally accepted notion that the sex of an individual is definitively indicated by the grammatical gender of their name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the case of di-thematic names, the grammatical gender in question is that of the second element of the name. Thus, di-thematic names have been taken as belonging to women if their second element is grammatically feminine. However, as there are no surviving Anglo-Saxon texts which explain the principles of vernacular nomenclature, or any contemporary list of Old English personal names, it is by no means sure that this assumption is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile modern scholars have generally felt no difficulty in distinguishing male from female names, \u003cem\u003eWomen's Names in Old English\u003c\/em\u003e asks how far the Anglo-Saxons themselves recognised this distinction, and in so doing critically examines and tests the general principle that grammatical gender is a certain indicator of biological sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone with an interest in Old English manuscripts or early medieval history will find this book both thought-provoking and a useful reference tool for better understanding the Anglo-Saxon world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608287166700,"sku":"9781409400103","price":376.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781409400103-women-s-names-in-old-english.jpg?v=1778194706"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elisabeth-okasha.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}