- Paperback: 560 pages
- Publisher: Longman; 1 edition (26 April 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405835729
- ISBN-13: 978-1405835725
- Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 15.7 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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- #16 in Books > Languages > By Language > Ancient Languages > Old English
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''A genuine delight, replete with wonder, creativity and magic. Written with a deep understanding of its subject, Beowulf and Other Stories will be the standard introduction to the field for many years to come.''
Toebi Newsletter
"The editors are to be congratulated upon their success in arraying such an impressive field of internationally-renowned specialists, the scholarly credentials of whom, and hence of the volume to which they have contributed, are unimpeachable. It is approachable by absolute beginners, but those who read it from cover to cover will have accrued a very wide range of knowledge on a variety of material relevant to the study of Old English (and Old Norse) literature."
Dr. Richard Dance, University of Cambridge
"The book is very much pitched at the right level. It is a breath of fresh air in this respect and should appeal to students taking their first proper steps in Old English/Old Norse. The challenges in teaching these subjects have to do with accessibility and with the fact that existing introductions tend to expect too much from their readers, who do not have the same background today as they would have had in the past. Old English and Old Norse studies have been off-putting for students because they find it hard to relate to them. This book enables them to do so."
Professor Hugh Magennis, Queen's University, Belfast
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"A genuine delight, replete with wonder, creativity and magic. Written with a deep understanding of its subject, Beowulf and Other Stories will be the standard introduction to the field for many years to come." Toebi Newsletter "The editors are to be congratulated upon their success in arraying such an impressive field of internationally-renowned specialists, the scholarly credentials of whom, and hence of the volume to which they have contributed, are unimpeachable. It is approachable by absolute beginners, but those who read it from cover to cover will have accrued a very wide range of knowledge on a variety of material relevant to the study of Old English (and Old Norse) literature." Dr. Richard Dance, University of Cambridge "The book is very much pitched at the right level. It is a breath of fresh air in this respect and should appeal to students taking their first proper steps in Old English/Old Norse. The challenges in teaching these subjects have to do with accessibility and with the fact that existing introductions tend to expect too much from their readers, who do not have the same background today as they would have had in the past. Old English and Old Norse studies have been off-putting for students because they find it hard to relate to them. This book enables them to do so." Professor Hugh Magennis, Queen's University, Belfast
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very good introduction to the subject but with a particular emphasis on the Beowulf poem. The subsequent influence of the poem is also considered which I found very interesting. The comparison to Tolkien's work is appropriate as Tolkien was Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford and as regards Beowulf the most learned man of his day.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a boon to students of these languages, particularly the novice. I wish it had been around thirty years ago !
7 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have to say that I was very disappointed with this book. I was left with the feeling that this book was written by second rate lecturers wanting to produce any-old textbook in order to include it as recommended reading for undergraduate fresher's who know no better. Furthermore, the writers - editors sorry (although we cannot get away from the fact that the narration is what really spoils this book) write like adolescents. Maybe I'm being unfair and I'm possibly making the mistake of comparing this book against the excellent Agincourt by Juliet Barker or the highly creditable Joan of Arc by Timothy Wilson-Smith. Perhaps so, but one should never compare Beowulf with The Lord of the Rings. I gave up on the book terrified that I might get to a part where Beowulf is compared to Harry Potter. Such things should only be done by drunk historians and never put to paper.
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