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The Battle of Maldon

- War and Peace in Tenth-Century England
Af: Mark Atherton Engelsk Paperback

The Battle of Maldon

- War and Peace in Tenth-Century England
Af: Mark Atherton Engelsk Paperback
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Depicting one of the defining conflicts of tenth-century England, The Battle of Maldon immortalises the bloody fight that took place along the banks of the tidal river Blackwater in 991, poignantly expressing the lore and language of a determined nation faced with the advance of a ruthless and relentless enemy. But, as Mark Atherton reveals, The Battle of Maldon is more than a heroic tale designed to inspire courage and unity in a time of crisis: rather, it celebrates ideals of loyalty and friendship and commemorates an event which changed the face of English culture.

Using Atherton’s own vivid and illuminating translations from Old English, The Battle of Maldon: War and Peace in Tenth-Century England evokes the chaotic ebb and flow of the battle while also placing ‘Maldon’ in the context of its age. Seeking to reconstruct the way of life, the spirituality and the worldview of the original audience, Atherton examines how and why the poem encouraged its readers to relive the visceral experience of battle for themselves.

With this exciting study, Atherton provides an authoritative treatment of this iconic text, its history and its legacy. As such, this important book will be a vital resource for all readers of Old English literature and early medieval history.

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Depicting one of the defining conflicts of tenth-century England, The Battle of Maldon immortalises the bloody fight that took place along the banks of the tidal river Blackwater in 991, poignantly expressing the lore and language of a determined nation faced with the advance of a ruthless and relentless enemy. But, as Mark Atherton reveals, The Battle of Maldon is more than a heroic tale designed to inspire courage and unity in a time of crisis: rather, it celebrates ideals of loyalty and friendship and commemorates an event which changed the face of English culture.

Using Atherton’s own vivid and illuminating translations from Old English, The Battle of Maldon: War and Peace in Tenth-Century England evokes the chaotic ebb and flow of the battle while also placing ‘Maldon’ in the context of its age. Seeking to reconstruct the way of life, the spirituality and the worldview of the original audience, Atherton examines how and why the poem encouraged its readers to relive the visceral experience of battle for themselves.

With this exciting study, Atherton provides an authoritative treatment of this iconic text, its history and its legacy. As such, this important book will be a vital resource for all readers of Old English literature and early medieval history.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 256
ISBN-13: 9781350134034
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 1350134031
Kategori: England
Udg. Dato: 24 dec 2020
Længde: 19mm
Bredde: 233mm
Højde: 157mm
Forlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Oplagsdato: 24 dec 2020
Forfatter(e): Mark Atherton
Forfatter(e) Mark Atherton

Kategori England

ISBN-13 9781350134034

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 256

Udgave

Længde 19mm

Bredde 233mm

Højde 157mm

Udg. Dato 24 dec 2020

Oplagsdato 24 dec 2020

Forlag Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

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