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Hearing voices: getting more out of reading Old English texts
3.1 Introduction
In this unit we shall be
working through a number of short exercises designed to help you
sharpen your critical faculties and identify and appreciate the function of literary
devices and conventions. We shall pay particular attention to conventions and
forms of Old English discourse.
On successful completion
of this unit, you will have:
- enhanced skills for the analysis and
evaluation of literary texts
- greater knowledge
and understanding of the language, forms and conventions of Old English texts
- understanding of
manuscript sources
- understanding
of characteristics of Old English manuscripts.
Individual activity:
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