Introduction to Old English notes (3rd edition)

This is a complete summary for the Philology 2: Introduction to Old English Language and Literature course at Leiden University. The summary includes chapters 1, 2, 4-8, 10-12, 13.1, 14, 15, 16.1 of Peter Baker's Introduction to Old English and the history of the lectures given by Dr. M.H. (Thijs) Porck

This document provides a comprehensive summary of the Philology 2 final exam content, covering Old English translation, grammar, historical context, literary analysis, and major cultural developments. It includes detailed explanations of linguistic concepts such as Grimm’s Law, i-mutation, and cases, as well as summaries of Old English texts and their significance. Also discussed are key historical figures, Christianization, Viking influence, manuscript preservation, and Anglo-Saxon poetry gen...

This document provides a comprehensive summary of the Philology 2 final exam content, covering Old English translation, grammar, historical context, literary analysis, and major cultural developments. It includes detailed explanations of linguistic concepts such as Grimm’s Law, i-mutation, and cases, as well as summaries of Old English texts and their significance. Also discussed are key historical figures, Christianization, Viking influence, manuscript preservation, and Anglo-Saxon poetry gen...

This is a complete summary for the Philology 2: Introduction to Old English Language and Literature course at Leiden University. The summary includes chapters 1, 2, 4-8, 10-12, 13.1, 14, 15, 16.1 of Peter Baker's Introduction to Old English and the history of the lectures given by Dr. M.H. (Thijs) Porck

This document contains a summary of the 3rd edition of Introduction to Old English by Peter S. Baker. I have summarised chapter 1-16, but have not summarised or translated any of the Old English texts given in the anthology. Please note that, since many Old English words are mentioned, I could not properly spell-check this summary. There may be some typos in there! Please note Stuvia does not allow me to change my study country. The course this summary 'officially' belongs to (since I have to n...