Tropes And Figures In Anglo-Saxon Prose (1897) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104514518)

Tropes And Figures In Anglo-Saxon Prose is a book written by James Waddell Tupper and first published in 1897. The book is a comprehensive study of the literary techniques used in Anglo-Saxon prose writing, focusing on the use of tropes and figures of speech. Tupper examines a wide range of texts from the Anglo-Saxon period, including religious and secular works, and analyzes how these texts use rhetorical devices such as metaphor, simile, personification, and irony. The book also explores the cultural and historical context of Anglo-Saxon literature, providing insights into the social, political, and religious beliefs of the time. Tropes And Figures In Anglo-Saxon Prose is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Old English literature, as well as anyone interested in the development of literary techniques and the cultural history of the Anglo-Saxon period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Waddell Tupper
ISBN-10: 1104514516
ISBN-13: 9781104514518
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.17d