A Companion to Anglo-Saxon Literature

This acclaimed volume explores and unravels the contexts, readings, genres, intertextualities and debates within Anglo-Saxon studies.Brings together specially-commissioned contributions from ateam of leading European and American scholars.Embraces both the literature and the cultural background of theperiod.Combines the discussion of primary material and manuscriptsources with critical analysis and readings.Considers the past, present and future of Anglo-Saxonstudies