Complete Old English

Author : Mark Atherton
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781473627949

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Complete Old English by Mark Atherton Pdf

Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Old English offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and even how to translate such canonical texts as Beowulf and the earliest version of the Lord's Prayer from a critical point in our history. Structured around authentic material, using online audio to aid pronunciation, and introducing both a grammar perspective and a full introduction to essential vocabulary, this course also features: -22 learning units plus maps and verb guide -New edition features key set texts in an Appendix, in a title suitable for classroom or self-study use -Authentic materials - language taught through key texts -Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Old English grammar and vocabulary -Culture insights - learn about the culture and religion of the Anglo-Saxons -Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progress Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Author : Mark Atherton
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781473627932

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Complete Old English by Mark Atherton Pdf

Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Old English offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and even how to translate such canonical texts as Beowulf and the earliest version of the Lord's Prayer from a critical point in our history. Structured around authentic material, using online audio to aid pronunciation, and introducing both a grammar perspective and a full introduction to essential vocabulary, this course also features: -22 learning units plus maps and verb guide -New edition features key set texts in an Appendix, in a title suitable for classroom or self-study use -Authentic materials - language taught through key texts -Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Old English grammar and vocabulary -Culture insights - learn about the culture and religion of the Anglo-Saxons -Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progress Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 1248 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-31
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780812293210

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The Complete Old English Poems by Anonim Pdf

From the riddling song of a bawdy onion that moves between kitchen and bedroom to the thrilling account of Beowulf's battle with a treasure-hoarding dragon, from the heart-rending lament of a lone castaway to the embodied speech of the cross upon which Christ was crucified, from the anxiety of Eve, who carries "a sumptuous secret in her hands / And a tempting truth hidden in her heart," to the trust of Noah who builds "a sea-floater, a wave-walking / Ocean-home with rooms for all creatures," the world of the Anglo-Saxon poets is a place of harshness, beauty, and wonder. Now for the first time, the entire Old English poetic corpus—including poems and fragments discovered only within the past fifty years—is rendered into modern strong-stress, alliterative verse in a masterful translation by Craig Williamson. Accompanied by an introduction by noted medievalist Tom Shippey on the literary scope and vision of these timeless poems and Williamson's own introductions to the individual works and his essay on translating Old English poetry, the texts transport us back to the medieval scriptorium or ancient mead-hall, to share a herdsman's recounting of the story of the world's creation or a people's sorrow at the death of a beloved king, to be present at the clash of battle or to puzzle over the sacred and profane answers to riddles posed over a thousand years ago. This is poetry as stunning in its vitality as it is true to its sources. Were Williamson's idiom not so modern, we might think that the Anglo-Saxon poets had taken up the lyre again and begun to sing once more.

Author : Bruce Mitchell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:686941702

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A guide to Old English by Bruce Mitchell Pdf

Author : Mark Atherton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : English language
ISBN : 0340915056

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Teach Yourself Old English by Mark Atherton Pdf

Author : Mark Atherton
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781444132212

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Complete Old English by Mark Atherton Pdf

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding double CD. - You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444104196)@font-face { }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: ""Times New Roman""; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } - The double CD is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444104202) Learn Old English (Anglo-Saxon) with this best-selling course from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Equally suited to general reader, historian and student of literature, this new edition teaches vocabulary and grammar through original texts, with audio support, traces the roots of modern English words, and explores the Anglo-Saxon cultural context through poems, prose and historical documents. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One-, five- and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for understanding. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Anglo-Saxon England.

Author : Mark Atherton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : English language
ISBN : 1444127608

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Complete Old English (Anglo-Saxon) by Mark Atherton Pdf

The best-selling complete course for a fun and effective way to learn Old English. This ISBN is for the paperback book. The corresponding audio support (ISBN: 9781444104202) is also available. The book and audio support can also be purchased as a pack (ISBN: 9781444104196).

Author : Peter S. Baker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-20
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780470659847

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Introduction to Old English by Peter S. Baker Pdf

Featuring numerous updates and additional anthology selections, the 3rd edition of Introduction to Old English confirms its reputation as a leading text designed to help students engage with Old English literature for the first time. A new edition of one of the most popular introductions to Old English Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammar Includes basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major chapter and a “minitext” feature to aid students in practicing reading Old English Features updates and several new anthology readings, including King Alfred’s Preface to Gregory’s Pastoral Care

Author : Hana Videen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780691232751

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The Wordhord by Hana Videen Pdf

An entertaining and illuminating collection of weird, wonderful, and downright baffling words from the origins of English—and what they reveal about the lives of the earliest English speakers Old English is the language you think you know until you actually hear or see it. Unlike Shakespearean English or even Chaucer’s Middle English, Old English—the language of Beowulf—defies comprehension by untrained modern readers. Used throughout much of Britain more than a thousand years ago, it is rich with words that haven’t changed (like word), others that are unrecognizable (such as neorxnawang, or paradise), and some that are mystifying even in translation (gafol-fisc, or tax-fish). In this delightful book, Hana Videen gathers a glorious trove of these gems and uses them to illuminate the lives of the earliest English speakers. We discover a world where choking on a bit of bread might prove your guilt, where fiend-ship was as likely as friendship, and where you might grow up to be a laughter-smith. The Wordhord takes readers on a journey through Old English words and customs related to practical daily activities (eating, drinking, learning, working); relationships and entertainment; health and the body, mind, and soul; the natural world (animals, plants, and weather); locations and travel (the source of some of the most evocative words in Old English); mortality, religion, and fate; and the imagination and storytelling. Each chapter ends with its own “wordhord”—a list of its Old English terms, with definitions and pronunciations. Entertaining and enlightening, The Wordhord reveals the magical roots of the language you’re reading right now: you’ll never look at—or speak—English in the same way again.

Author : Stephen Pollington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UOM:39015054389336

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First Steps in Old English by Stephen Pollington Pdf

A complete, well presented and easy to use Old English language course which contains all the exercises and texts needed to learn Old English. The course has been designed to be of help to a wide range of students, from those who are teaching themselves at home, to undergraduates who are learning Old English as part of their English degree course. The author is aware that some students have difficulty learning languages and that many have trouble with grammar. To help overcome these problems he has adopted a step by step approach that enables students of differing abilities to advance at their own pace. The course contains exercises designed to aid the learning process.

Author : Carole Hough,John Corbett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781137341198

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Beginning Old English by Carole Hough,John Corbett Pdf

This basic introduction to Old English is an essential guide for students with little or no linguistic knowledge. Unlike other textbooks on the subject, Beginning Old English focuses on the explanation and demonstration of how the language works, using accessible illustrations from simplified Old English texts and showing how many features of present-day English have their roots in this stage of the language. Beginning Old English - builds up reading skills by using simple texts to support the acquisition of key vocabulary and to develop awareness of language structure - offers an introduction to the conventions of Old English poetry and how they are realised across different genres: religious verse, riddles, elegies and heroic poetry - explores issues in the translation of Old English verse - guides the reader through four major texts: Cynewulf and Cyneheard, Beowulf (extract), The Battle of Maldon and The Dream of the Rood - features activities, glossaries, illustrations and a Further Reading section. Concise and approachable, this invaluable text will appeal to anyone with an interest in the early history of English language and literature. This is a simple introduction to Old English for students with little linguistic knowledge. Unlike other textbooks, Beginning Old English focuses on the explanation of how the language works, using accessible illustrations from Old English texts and showing how features of present-day English have their roots in this stage of the language. Assumes no previous linguistic knowledge Second edition updated and revised to take advantage of the availability of digital and online resources, such as the Electronic Beowulf and Learning with the Online Thesaurus of Old English A new chapter, Introducing Old English Prose, added to Part I, complements the existing chapter on Introducing Old English Poetry, by analysing the extent to which different prose genres draw on the techniques of poetry Two new texts, The Ruin and Ælfric's Life of St Æthelthryth, have been added to Part II, which provides graded readings from simplified texts to canonical works in Old English (contains long extracts from Beowulf, Cynewulf and Cyneheard, The Battle of Maldon and The Dream of the Rood)

Author : Mark Atherton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : English language
ISBN : 0340915048

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Old English by Mark Atherton Pdf

'Teach Yourself Old English (Anglo-Saxon)' will be the first choice for independent adults wanting a self-access course.

Author : Mark Atherton
Publisher : Mcgraw-hill
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-18
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0071747745

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Complete Old English (Anglo-Saxon): A Teach Yourself Guide by Mark Atherton Pdf

It's easy to teach yourself Old English! Complete Old English: A Teach Yourself Guide provides you with a clear and comprehensive approach to Old English, so you can progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking, and writing Old English with confidence. Within each of the 24 thematic chapters, important language structures are introduced through life-like dialogues. You'll learn grammar in a gradual manner so you won't be overwhelmed by this tricky subject. Exercises accompany the texts and reinforce learning in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This program also features current cultural information boxes that reflect recent changes in society. Features: One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the basics of the language

Author : Murray McGillivray
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781460401514

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Old English Reader by Murray McGillivray Pdf

The texts in this reader include prose, metrical prose, and poetry, and represent a variety of genres (saints’ lives and metrical charms as well as heroic verse). Frequently taught canonical texts are balanced with interesting, lesser-known works. The glossary is at the back of the book, and the companion website includes texts with clickable glossing, as well as additional texts for study.

Author : Richard Marsden
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781107055308

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The Cambridge Old English Reader by Richard Marsden Pdf

This groundbreaking reader of Old English prose and verse has been extensively revised for the second edition.