ENGL 10 Old English and Scandinavian Epic and Saga

An introduction both to Old English literature and to Old Norse sagas, setting “Beowulf” and poems like “The Wanderer” and “The Wife’s Lament” in their North Sea/ North Atlantic context.  We will learn just enough Old English to enable us to read, translate, and savor some of the original poetry and to become savvy readers of the modern translations.  Sagas will include “Völsunga,” “The Saga of the People of Laxardal,” and “Hrolf Kraki” (in translation).

Instructor

Otter

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:LIT; WCult:W

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Course Group I

Offered

• Fall