The Old English Soul and Body
Edited by Douglas Moffat
The first critical edition of one of the earliest representations of the body-and-soul theme in the middle ages, which, unusually, survives in more than one copy and is therefore of particular relevance to the study of the transmission of texts; discussion of manuscripts, language, prosody and structure. | |
DETAILS
2 line illustrations
111 pages
Size: 23.4 x 15.6
13 digit ISBN: 9780859912327
Binding: Hardback
First published: 03/May/1990
Price: 80.00 USD / 40.00 GBP
Imprint: D. S. Brewer
Subject: Medieval Literature
BIC class: CTKB
STATUS: Out of stock
Details updated on 05/01/2009
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Reviews
`..the full critical edition of the Exeter text and a largely diplomatic version of the Vercelli lines. In his thoughtful and discriminating commentary, Moffat proves a reliable guide as he confronts key interpretative problems..'ANDREW WAWN, University of Leeds. MODERN LANGUAGE REVIEW, 1987, 4.`His full introduction includes the traditional prefatory material: manuscripts, language and prosody, sources and analogues, and literary criticism, all of which are examined in extensivedetail... The explanatory notes to the text are particularly clear and helpful, as is the glossary. The running translation at the foot of the critical text is deliberately literal.' SPECULUM
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