"История древнеанглийской литературы" - своевременное введение в древнеанглийскую литературу, сосредоточенное на производстве и приеме текстов древнеанглийского языка, а также на их отношении к истории и культуре англосаксонов. Книга знакомит с текстами древнеанглийского периода и рассматривает их связь с культурой англосаксонов. Автор отвечает на возросший интерес к историческим и культурным контекстам в области изучения средневековья. Представлены практически все типы текстов, сохранившихся на древнеанглийском языке. Рассматриваются производство, прием и использование древнеанглийских текстов. Книга также учитывает значимость англо-латинского контекста, важного для понимания древнеанглийской литературы. Предлагает обширную библиографическую помощь. Автор демонстрирует, что изучение англосаксонской культуры уникальным образом способствует текущим литературным дискуссиям.
This timely introduction to the literature of the Old English period focuses on both the production of texts as well as their way of reception, and the relationship between them and the wider culture of ancient Anglo-Saxony. It also responds to the fact that there has been an increased emphasis on the importance of cultural and historical contextual knowledge within the world of historical studies of the Middle Ages. The interested reader will be provided with a tutorial on virtually all varieties of written texts surviving in the ancient version of English, as well as the full range of thematic concerns addressed and the ways in which these appear and are studied in modern scholarship. The concept of Anglo-Romance background, so important to English studies more generally, is explored through another angle, allowing for a deeper understanding of both the main themes found in Old English literature and its relationship to more recent literary commentary. Relevant bibliographical notes help users get a firm footing in approaches and scholarly writings concerning the general topic. Given the history of Anglo—Saxon literary contributions to theory, both adaption and originality are recognized as fair game.
Электронная Книга «A History of Old English Literature» написана автором Christopher Cain M. в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9780470692837
Описание книги от Christopher Cain M.
This timely introduction to Old English literature focuses on the production and reception of Old English texts, and on their relation to Anglo-Saxon history and culture. Introduces Old English texts and considers their relation to Anglo-Saxon culture. Responds to renewed emphasis on historical and cultural contexts in the field of medieval studies. Treats virtually the entire range of textual types preserved in Old English. Considers the production, reception and uses of Old English texts. Integrates the Anglo-Latin backgrounds crucial to understanding Old English literature. Offers very extensive bibliographical guidance. Demonstrates that Anglo-Saxon studies is uniquely placed to contribute to current literary debates.
