Inside Old English

Inside Old English: Essays in Honour of Bruce Mitchell offers readers a comprehensive insight into the world of Old English.

Brings together original essays written by prominent specialists in the field in honour of Bruce Mitchell, the eminent Oxford scholar and co-author of the bestselling A Guide to Old English, 6th editionEncourages readers to engage with the literary, cultural, intellectual, religious and historical contexts of Old English textsExplores the problems scholars face in interpreting and editing Old English textsContributors provide authoritative and informative perspectives, drawing out connections between different contexts and pointing readers towards the essential secondary literature for each topic