Text and Picture in Anglo-Saxon England

Narrative Strategies in the Junius 11 Manuscript

Autori

• Catherine E. Karkov

Parametri

• 288 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Mappe e viaggi
• Sulla letteratura

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Exploring the unique relationship between text and imagery, this study delves into the only surviving illustrated manuscript of Anglo-Saxon poetry. It examines how the visual elements enhance the poetic narrative and the cultural significance of the illustrations. By analyzing this manuscript, the work offers insights into the artistic and literary practices of the Anglo-Saxon period, revealing the complexities of how words and images interact to convey meaning.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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