Description
Discover 'The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary,' a captivating exploration of medieval fauna through the lens of Old English language and literature. This charming bestiary offers a fascinating journey into the world of deors—both ordinary and extraordinary creatures. Delve into the vivid descriptions of animals that have enchanted imaginations for centuries, from the spider known as walker-weavers to the mysterious moon-heads. Each page is filled with delightful surprises, showcasing how language shapes our perception of the animal kingdom.
Unravel the history behind the terms used to describe animals, helping you connect with the past in ways you never imagined. Perfect for lovers of medieval folklore, linguistics, and fantasy literature, this beautifully illustrated volume will inspire and educate readers of all ages. As you read, you'll find yourself captivated by the whimsy of dog-headed men and the sneakiness of whales, bridging the gap between the familiar and the fantastic.
'A dream! I learnt something new and fascinating on every page,' raves Lucy Mangan. This book is a true treasure for those who adore words and the wondrous creatures they describe. Essential for any bookshelf, 'The Deorhord' promises to change the way you see the world around you.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800815797
Year: 2024
Publisher: Profile Books
Shipping Information: Fast shipping available across New Zealand with excellent packaging to ensure your book arrives in pristine condition. Order today and journey back in time through the beauty of words and the wild variety of Old English deors.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800815797
Year: 2024
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
'A dream! I learnt something new and fascinating on every page' - Lucy Mangan
'If you love words, the weird and the wild, I guarantee you'll crouch over this book like a dragon over gold' - Meg Clothier
Many of the animals we encounter in everyday life, from the creatures in our fields to those in our fantasies, have remained the same since medieval times - but the words we use, and the ways we describe them, have often changed beyond recognition...
Old English was spoken over a thousand years ago, when every animal was a deor. In this glittering Old English bestiary we find deors big and small, the ordinary and the extraordinary, the good, the bad and the downright baffling. From walker-weavers (spiders) and grey-cloaked ones (eagles) to moon-heads and teeth-tyrants (historians still don't know!), we discover a world both familiar and strange: where ants could be monsters and panthers could be your friend, where dog-headed men were as real as elephants and where whales were as sneaky as wolves.
From the author of The Wordhord comes another delightful dive into the realm of Old English - words and creatures that will change the way you see the world.
Unravel the history behind the terms used to describe animals, helping you connect with the past in ways you never imagined. Perfect for lovers of medieval folklore, linguistics, and fantasy literature, this beautifully illustrated volume will inspire and educate readers of all ages. As you read, you'll find yourself captivated by the whimsy of dog-headed men and the sneakiness of whales, bridging the gap between the familiar and the fantastic.
'A dream! I learnt something new and fascinating on every page,' raves Lucy Mangan. This book is a true treasure for those who adore words and the wondrous creatures they describe. Essential for any bookshelf, 'The Deorhord' promises to change the way you see the world around you.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800815797
Year: 2024
Publisher: Profile Books
Shipping Information: Fast shipping available across New Zealand with excellent packaging to ensure your book arrives in pristine condition. Order today and journey back in time through the beauty of words and the wild variety of Old English deors.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800815797
Year: 2024
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
'A dream! I learnt something new and fascinating on every page' - Lucy Mangan
'If you love words, the weird and the wild, I guarantee you'll crouch over this book like a dragon over gold' - Meg Clothier
Many of the animals we encounter in everyday life, from the creatures in our fields to those in our fantasies, have remained the same since medieval times - but the words we use, and the ways we describe them, have often changed beyond recognition...
Old English was spoken over a thousand years ago, when every animal was a deor. In this glittering Old English bestiary we find deors big and small, the ordinary and the extraordinary, the good, the bad and the downright baffling. From walker-weavers (spiders) and grey-cloaked ones (eagles) to moon-heads and teeth-tyrants (historians still don't know!), we discover a world both familiar and strange: where ants could be monsters and panthers could be your friend, where dog-headed men were as real as elephants and where whales were as sneaky as wolves.
From the author of The Wordhord comes another delightful dive into the realm of Old English - words and creatures that will change the way you see the world.