Joinings : Compound Words in Old English Literature /

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The first comprehensive study of the use of compound words in Old English poetry, homilies, and philosophy, Joinings explores the effect of compounds on style, pace, clarity, and genre in Anglo-Saxon vernacular literature.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Davis-Secord, Jonathan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] : University of Toronto Press, 2016.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
English literature > Old English, ca. 450-1100 > History and criticism.
English language > Old English, ca. 450-1100 > Compound words.
Literatur
Altenglisch
Komposition > Wortbildung
English literature > Old English.
English language > Old English > Compound words.
HISTORY > Medieval.
Litterature anglaise > ca 450-1100 (Vieil anglais) > Histoire et critique.
Anglais (Langue) > ca 450-1100 (Vieil anglais) > Mots composes.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction: Connecting Grammar, Style, and Culture
  • 2. Compounds as Translation Tools
  • 3. Compound Interest
  • 4. Compound Discourses in the Old English Boethius and Juliana
  • 5. Controlling Pace in Prose: Wulfstan's Old English Homilies
  • 6. Controlling Pace in Poetry: Beowulf
  • 7. Conclusion: Ubi Est Aelfric?

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