Anglo-Saxon England
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ISBN13: 9780521592529
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In the present volume, the two essays that frame the book provide exciting insight into the mental world of the Anglo-Saxons by showing on the one hand how they understood the processes of reading and assimilating knowledge and, on the other, how they conceived of time and the passage of the seasons. In the field of art history, two essays treat two of the best-known Anglo-Saxon manuscripts. The lavish symbol pages in the 'Book of Durrow' are shown to reflect a programmatic exposition of the meaning of Easter, and a posthumous essay by a distinguished art historian shows how the Anglo-Saxon illustrations added to the 'Galba Psalter' are best to be understood in the context of the programme of learning instituted by King Alfred. The usual comprehensive bibliography of the previous year's publications in all branches of Anglo-Saxon studies rounds off the book.
| ISBN-13 | 9780521592529 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0521592526 |
| Weight | 1.55 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.50 x 1.25 x 9.50 In |
| List Price | $99.99 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 323 pages |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published On | 1998-06-04 |
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