Includes bibliographical references (pages 292-308) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Charles Wright identifies the characteristic features of Irish Christian literature which influenced Anglo-Saxon vernacular authors. As a full-length study of Irish influence on Old English religious literature, the book will appeal to scholars in Old English literature, Anglo-Saxon studies, and Old and Middle Irish literature.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Christian literature, English (Old)-- History and criticism.
Devil in literature.
English literature-- Irish influences.
English literature-- Old English, ca. 450-1100.
Hell in literature.
Mythology, Celtic, in literature.
Sermons, English (Old)-- History and criticism.
Sermons, Medieval-- England-- History and criticism.