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This first edition (1981) of The Old English Exodus is an essential work for Tolkien scholars and collectors. It features J.R.R. Tolkien’s translation and detailed commentary on the Old English poem Exodus, a retelling of the biblical story of Moses and the Israelites. Originally derived from Tolkien’s lecture notes from the 1930s and 1940s, this book was compiled and edited by Joan Turville-Petre, presenting an in-depth philological study of the text.
This volume represents a significant piece of Tolkien’s scholarly work, highlighting his expertise in Old English poetry and its historical context.
This book collects Tolkien’s text and translation of the Old English poem that is known as Exodus. They are accompanied by a commentary that has been produced by editing his notes for a series of informal lectures given in the 1930 and 1940s.
Although dated 1981, the book was actually published in January 1982.
1 of 3,000 copies printed. Not reprinted. Most uncommon.
This first edition (1981) of The Old English Exodus is an essential work for Tolkien scholars and collectors. It features J.R.R. Tolkien’s translation and detailed commentary on the Old English poem Exodus, a retelling of the biblical story of Moses and the Israelites. Originally derived from Tolkien’s lecture notes from the 1930s and 1940s, this book was compiled and edited by Joan Turville-Petre, presenting an in-depth philological study of the text.
This volume represents a significant piece of Tolkien’s scholarly work, highlighting his expertise in Old English poetry and its historical context.
This book collects Tolkien’s text and translation of the Old English poem that is known as Exodus. They are accompanied by a commentary that has been produced by editing his notes for a series of informal lectures given in the 1930 and 1940s.
Although dated 1981, the book was actually published in January 1982.
1 of 3,000 copies printed. Not reprinted. Most uncommon.