The Proverbs Of Alfred

By Walter W. Skeat, Walter William Alfred, Walter William Alfred

Book Overview

The Proverbs of Alfred is a book written by Walter W. Skeat, which is a collection of proverbs and sayings attributed to King Alfred the Great of England. The book contains a comprehensive introduction that provides a historical context for the proverbs and explains their significance in Anglo-Saxon culture. The proverbs themselves cover a wide range of topics, including wisdom, morality, and practical advice for daily living. Skeat's edition of the proverbs includes both the original Old English text and a modern English translation, making the book accessible to readers of all levels. The Proverbs of Alfred is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Anglo-Saxon literature, history, or culture, and provides insight into the wisdom and values of one of England's greatest kings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163499536
• ISBN13: 9781163499535
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"