Among Old English poems, Genesis A is second--both in length and importance--only to Beowulf. With this new edition, Alger N. Doane reveals both the full stature of the poem and the significant achievement of the poet. Indeed, Doane's creative and scrupulous work calls for both a rereading and a reassessment of Genesis A among all scholars in the field. In the editing of the text and the commentary--the heart of the work--Doane brings his full learning to bear in the service of illuminating the poem. His detailed ...
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Among Old English poems, Genesis A is second--both in length and importance--only to Beowulf. With this new edition, Alger N. Doane reveals both the full stature of the poem and the significant achievement of the poet. Indeed, Doane's creative and scrupulous work calls for both a rereading and a reassessment of Genesis A among all scholars in the field. In the editing of the text and the commentary--the heart of the work--Doane brings his full learning to bear in the service of illuminating the poem. His detailed commentary touches upon all the points of interest of the poem, and places it in context--both historically and aesthetically--among other works of Old English and Germanic poetry, showing both its limits and achievements.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 0299074307.
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Very good. No dust jacket. as new but for previous owner name inside cover, no jacket, perhaps as issued. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 430 p. Audience: General/trade.
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Good. No Dust Jacket. A Good copy in dark blue cloth lettered in gold. Sound binding, little cover wear, but with brief pencil underlining, and a totally unnecessary "Discard" stamp at the front endpaper. (Presumed donated to a library, and then not accessioned. Not an ex-library copy. ) No dust jacket.
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As New. 0299074307. First edition. As new in blue cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. No dust jacket, as issued. Still in original shrinkwrap.; 430 pages.
