Old English Then and Now

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The literature of the Old English period cannot be disconnected from the language and culture of the time. In this collection you can find lectures, films, texts, and learning materials to help you interpret and appreciate the literature through a greater understanding of the culture in which it was created.
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1 Maria Dahvana Headley on 'The Mere Wife' and 'Beowulf' Author Maria Dahvana Headley reads from her 2018 novel 'The Mere Wife', is interviewed by Prof.… Carolyne Larrington, Maria Dahvana Headley, David Clark
2 Why should we study Old English Literature? Dr Francis Leneghan of St Cross College, Oxford, discusses his current research around Beowulf and… Francis Leneghan
3 History of English Pronunciation Do we really know what Chaucer's poetry sounded like? Professor Simon Horobin introduces evidence… Simon Horobin
4 Old English in Context Lecture 4 - Manuscripts Fourth and final lecture by Dr S D Lee, University of Oxford, on Old English in Context. 7/2/08. Stuart Lee
5 Old English in Context Lecture 3 - Religion and Magic Lecture 3 in a series on placing Old English in Context, Religion and magic. Delivered by Dr S D… Stuart Lee
6 Old English in Context Lecture 2 - Society Lecture delivered by Dr Stuart D Lee, 24/1/08, English Faculty, University of Oxford on Anglo-Saxon… Stuart Lee
7 Old English in Context Lecture 1 - Historical texts Lecture by Dr S. D. Lee, Faculty of English, Oxford University - placing Old English literature in… Stuart Lee
8 Anglo-Saxon Tour - British Museum Audio only Tour of the Anglo-Saxon exhibits on display at the British Museum by Dr S. D. Lee,… Stuart Lee
9 Beowulf reading, ll. 26-52 Reading from Beowulf ll. 26-52 by Stuart D Lee, University of Oxford. Recorded March 2007. Stuart Lee
10 Anglo-Saxon Chronicle reading Reading from an entry in The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle by Stuart D Lee, University of Oxford. Recorded… Stuart Lee
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