Reading Old English Biblical Poetry: The Book and the Poem in Junius 11

The Junius 11 manuscript is the only surviving illustrated book of Old English poetry. It reflects a rich and varied culture of reading in England in the tenth and eleventh centuries, with readers selecting and finding wisdom, narrative pleasure, and a diversity of other things within its contents.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 234 pages
\n Publication date: 19 November 2020
\n Publisher: University of Toronto Press
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Reading Old English Biblical Poetry delves into the enigmatic Junius 11 manuscript, the sole surviving illustrated book of Old English poetry. This manuscript offers a unique window into the earliest readers and their diverse approaches to reading and extracting meaning. Junius 11 begins with the account of Creation and concludes with the ultimate triumph of Jesus over Satan. The study is contextualized by a keen focus on the materiality of the manuscript, exploring how it might have shaped its initial reception. Moreover, it broadens the scope of reading beyond the compiler and potential patron, encompassing the broader cultural milieu of reading that thrived in and beyond houses of God in England during the tenth and eleventh centuries. As a literary artifact, Junius 11 reflects a rich and diverse tapestry of reading practices, showcasing the discerning tastes of readers who possessed the expertise to discern wisdom, narrative pleasure, and a wide array of other treasures within the pages of this or any other book.

\n Weight: 536g\n
Dimension: 169 x 236 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781487507466\n \n