A Guide to Old English

Know about the book -

A Guide to Old English is written by Bruce Mitchell and published by John Wiley & Sons. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1119950279 (ISBN 10) and 9781119950271 (ISBN 13).

A comprehensive introduction to Old English, combining simple, clear philology with the best literary works to provide a compelling and accessible beginners’ guide. Provides a comprehensive introduction to Old English Uses a practical approach suited to the needs of the beginning student Features selections from the greatest works of Old English literature, organized from simple to more challenging texts to keep pace with the reader Includes a discussion of Anglo-Saxon literature, history, and culture, and a bibliography directing readers to useful publications on the subject Updated throughout with new material including the first 25 lines from Beowulf with detailed annotation and an explanation of Grimm’s and Verner’s laws