The Irish Tradition in Old English Literature

The Irish Tradition in Old English Literature
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9780521419093
ISBN-13 : 0521419093
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Book Synopsis The Irish Tradition in Old English Literature by : Charles D. Wright

Download or read book The Irish Tradition in Old English Literature written by Charles D. Wright and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1993-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Wright identifies the characteristic features of Irish Christian literature which influenced Anglo-Saxon vernacular authors. As a full-length study of Irish influence on Old English religious literature, the book will appeal to scholars in Old English literature, Anglo-Saxon studies, and Old and Middle Irish literature.


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