A Good Library

Old English Literature
Crash Course

NOTE: This course is made for anyone who wants to understand Old English Literature whether for studies or for interest. You can also use this course to improve your preparations for competitive examinations in English Literature. 

Syllabus

Old English Period, Social & Cultural Context

Overview of the literature produced during Old English Period

Study of Waldere

Study of The Fight at Finnsburh

Study of Beowulf

Study of Widsith

Study of The Battle of Brunanburh

Study of Exeter Book

Study of Wanderer

Study of Seaferer

Study of Wife’s Lament

Study of Husband’s Message

Introduction to Caedmon & Caedmon’s Hymn

Introduction to Cynewulf & his works

Introduction to Bede & his works

Study of the Dream of the Rood

Introduction to Ælfric

Introduction to Wulfstan 

Introduction to King Alfred

Overview of Literary Characteristics of Old English Literature

FAQs

Quiz