Old English Prose Translations of King Alfred's Reign

by Greg Waite

Bibliography of writing on translations by Alfred and others for his programme of educational reform.

The earliest extensive body of English prose-writing dates from the reign of King Alfred, who personally translated Latin texts with the assistance of his court scholars, and commissioned others to contribute translations for hisprogram of educational reform. This volume provides an introduction to and annotated bibliography of scholarly literature...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0859915913
• ISBN13: 9780859915915
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.6"