A Companion to Bede (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781843836094)

A full and accessibly-written survey of Bede and his works, including a chapter on his legacy for subsequent history.

The Venerable Bede is a crucial figure for Anglo-Saxonists, arguably the most important, known character from the period. A scholar of international standing from an early period of the Anglo-Saxon church [c.672-732], he was the author not only of the well-known Ecclesiastical History of the English People, but also of scriptural commentaries, hagiographies, scientific works, admonitory letters, and poetry. This book provides an informative, comprehensive, and up-to-date guide to Bede and his writings, underlining in particular his importance in the development of European history and culture. It places Bede in his contemporary Northumbria and early Anglo-Saxon England, dedicates individual chapters to his works, and includes a chapter on Bede's legacy for subsequent history.

GEORGE HARDIN BROWN is Professor of English emeritus, Stanford University.

Author: George Hardin Brown
ISBN-10: 1843836092
ISBN-13: 9781843836094
Publisher: Boydell Press
Language: English
Published: 09/16/2010
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.38d