{"product_id":"a-guide-to-old-english-9780631226369","title":"A Guide to Old English","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than thirty years, \u003cem\u003eA Guide to Old English\u003c\/em\u003e has been the standard introduction to Old English language and literature. This updated sixth edition retains the structure and style of the popular previous editions, and includes two new, much-requested texts: Wulf and Eadwacer and Judith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book consists of two parts. Part One comprises an introduction to the Old English language, including orthography and pronunciation, inflexions, and word formation. An authoritative section on syntax follows. There is also an introduction to Anglo-Saxon studies, which discusses language, literature, history, archaeology, and ways of life. Sound changes are treated as they become relevant in understanding apparent irregularities in inflexion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart Two contains verse texts, most of them complete, which fully reveal the range that Old English poetry offers in mood, intensity, humour, and natural observation. Full explanatory notes accompany all the texts, and a detailed glossary is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe new edition of this highly-acclaimed \u003cem\u003eGuide\u003c\/em\u003e will be welcomed by teachers and by anyone wanting to gain a greater understanding and enjoyment of the language and literature of the Anglo-Saxons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462585925868,"sku":"9780631226369","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780631226369-a-guide-to-old-english.jpg?v=1775016817","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/a-guide-to-old-english-9780631226369","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}