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100 1 _aEarle, John,
_d1824-1903
245 1 0 _aAnglo-Saxon Literature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-19
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Anglo-Saxon Literature" by John Earle is a scholarly examination of the earliest forms of English literary expression written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the origins and evolution of Anglo-Saxon literature, highlighting its unique development amidst the influences of Latin tradition and Christian thought. The book is likely of interest to those seeking to understand the foundational texts and cultural context that shaped early English literature. The opening of the work presents a preface outlining the author's intentions and the significance of the book within the broader field of literary studies. Earle emphasizes that Anglo-Saxon literature stands as the oldest vernacular literature in modern Europe, primarily shaped by Latin influences. He sets the stage for a detailed investigation into the character and content of the literature that emerged during this period, touching upon both well-known works like "Beowulf" and lesser-known ones as he prepares to explore various themes, authors, and historical contexts associated with this crucial literary tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish literature -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 -- History and criticism
653 _aCivilization, Anglo-Saxon, in literature
653 _aCivilization, Medieval, in literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17101
999 _c58489
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