Maxims in Old English Poetry

by Paul Cavill

Maxims abound in Old English literature, but have rarely been studied extensively, and many questions remain about their use: what kind of expression is a maxim? Why and when were they used? Do they... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0859915417
• ISBN13: 9780859915410
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.5"