Analecta Anglo-Saxonica: A Selection In Prose And Verse From Anglo-Saxon Authors Of Various Ages (1846)

By Benjamin Thorpe

Analecta Anglo-Saxonica is a book compiled by Benjamin Thorpe in 1846. The book is a collection of prose and verse works from various Anglo-Saxon authors from different time periods. The works included in the book are written in Old English, which was the language spoken in England from the 5th to the 12th century. The book contains a range of works, from religious texts to secular poetry. It includes works by well-known Anglo-Saxon authors such as Caedmon, Bede, and Alfred the Great, as well as lesser-known authors. The book provides a valuable insight into Anglo-Saxon literature and culture, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of England and the English language.With A Glossary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120153190
• ISBN13: 9781120153197
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"