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Priests and their Books in Late Anglo-Saxon England
Fresh perspectives on the English clergy, their books, and the wider Anglo-Saxon church. Priests were ubiquitous figures in the Anglo-Saxon world: they acted as educators, agents …
A Companion to Bede
A full and accessibly-written survey of Bede and his works, including a chapter on his legacy for subsequent history. The Venerable Bede is a crucial figure for Anglo-Saxonists, …
The Dating of Beowulf
WINNER: 2015 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award Examinations of the date of Beowulf have tremendous significance for Anglo-Saxon culture in general. This book will be a …
Representing Beasts in Early Medieval England and Scandinavia
Essays on the depiction of animals, birds and insects in early medieval material culture, from texts to carvings to the landscape itself. For people in the early Middle Ages, the …
Medical Texts in Anglo-Saxon Literary Culture
Winner of the Best First Monograph from the International Society for the Study of Early Medieval England (ISSEME) 2021. An examination of the Old English medical collections, …
The Dynastic Drama of Beowulf
A strikingly original approach to Beowulf, linking its structure to the dynastic life-cycle. The original audience of Beowulf was steeped in ancient Scandinavian royal legend. But …
Dying and Death in Later Anglo-Saxon England
Study of late Anglo-Saxon texts and grave monuments illuminates contemporary attitudes towards dying and the dead. Pre-Conquest attitudes towards the dying and the dead have major …
Food, Eating and Identity in Early Medieval England
A fresh approach to the implications of obtaining, preparing, and consuming food, concentrating on the little-investigated routines of everyday life. Food in the Middle Ages …
'Charms', Liturgies, and Secret Rites in Early Medieval England
A re-evaluation of the mysterious "charms" found in Anglo-Saxon literature, arguing for their place in mainstream Christian rites. Since its inception in the nineteenth century, …
Elves in Anglo-Saxon England
Elves and elf-belief during the Anglo-Saxon period are reassessed in this lively and provocative study. Helps illuminate Anglo-Saxon social attitudes towards the supernatural, …
Trees in the Religions of Early Medieval England
Drawing on sources from archaeology and written texts, the author brings out the full significance of trees in both pagan and Christian Anglo-Saxon religion. Author won the Faculty …
Old English Studies and its Scandinavian Practitioners
An account of the Scandinavian contributions to the field of Old English studies from the eighteenth century onwards. The discipline of Old English Studies began in Scandinavia, …