Norse-derived Vocabulary in Late Old English Texts
Wulfstan's Works, a Case Study
The ancient Romans believed that the Gods sent signs of future events to them through the flight of birds, meteorological disturbances and other natural phenomena. These signs influenced every sphere of ancient life, both public and private, from a state's decision to go to war or make peace, hold an election or meet a public crisis to an individual's business, marriage or travel plans. The articles in this book illustrate how the various Roman divinatory techniques were inter-woven into the structures of ancient society as well as how they were used in literary contexts. The intriguing question of the alleged doublethink among Roman intellectuals in their attitude to Divination is an important theme taken up in this book.
- ISBN 13 : 8776741966
- ISBN 10 : 9788776741969
- Judul : Norse-derived Vocabulary in Late Old English Texts
- Sub Judul : Wulfstan's Works, a Case Study
- Pengarang : Sara María Pons Sanz,
- Kategori : Language Arts & Disciplines
- Penerbit : John Benjamins Publishing
- Bahasa : en
- Tahun : 2007
- Halaman : 318
- Halaman : 318
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Ketersediaan :
Tradition and innovation apply both to the ideas developed in his texts and the
vocabulary used to express them. ... which is one of the determining factors for
the use of a native term instead of a Norse-derived word for which Wulfstan
showed ...
