Maxims In Old English Poetry by Paul Cavill

Maxims In Old English Poetry

Paul Cavill

216 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

informative reflective medium-paced
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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 offer evidence for popular, pagan folklore? This...

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