Handed down through generations of storytellers, the popular tales of Anglo-Saxon England herald the birth of a national literature in which the language of the people, rather than the Latin of scholars, came into its own. Written down by kings, scribes and saints, these tales are a rich cross-section of early English life: peace-treaty, trial by ordeal, a witch's drowning. The story of Saint Guthlac presents an often humorous account of trials and tribulations endured by a moody young nobleman converted to the ...
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Handed down through generations of storytellers, the popular tales of Anglo-Saxon England herald the birth of a national literature in which the language of the people, rather than the Latin of scholars, came into its own. Written down by kings, scribes and saints, these tales are a rich cross-section of early English life: peace-treaty, trial by ordeal, a witch's drowning. The story of Saint Guthlac presents an often humorous account of trials and tribulations endured by a moody young nobleman converted to the contemplative life of a hermit in East Anglia. Great figures of the past and their brave deeds were King Alfred's inspiration when he embarked on his series of historical and philosophical writings; these included a vivid account of the English seafarers' adventures in the Arctic North. Practical advice is given to estate managers, and on gem-stones, on herbal remedies, or the development of the foetus. Apollonius is a forerunner of the great medieval romances, whilst there are instructions on the sign language to be used by dumb monks; lists of religious relics. A unique collection, with introduction and notes.
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Add this copy of Anglo-Saxon Prose to cart. $8.00, good condition, Sold by Adventures Underground, LLC rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Richland, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Add this copy of Anglo-Saxon Prose to cart. $18.74, very good condition, Sold by Doss-Haus Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Redondo Beach, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd..
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Very Good. Book. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Hardcover 1975 edition. Ex-library book with stamps and labels attached. Binding firm. Pages unmarked and clean. Covers and text in very good condition. {188 pages}
Add this copy of Anglo-Saxon Prose (Everyman's University Paperbacks) to cart. $19.81, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1975 by Phoenix.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 0460118099.
Add this copy of Anglo-Saxon Prose to cart. $82.42, fair condition, Sold by BooksRun rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Philadelphia, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Rowman and Littlefield.
