ENGLISH 102d - Anglo-Saxon Literature and Culture: Literature from the time of King Alfred

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

In 9th-century England King Alfred instituted an unprecedented program of writing in Old English, in effect creating a literary tradition where none existed before. This course will introduce students to Alfred's life and times, along with readings from Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Bede's History of the English People, riddles, The Seafarer, and other Old English lyrics.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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