The Old English<i>Orosius</i>and its Sources
Malcolm Godden
The long list of classical sources that were apparently used for the Old English version Orosius's History World, some time around year 900, raises important questions. Many are otherwise unknown in Anglo-Saxon England, and period 900 is thought to have been a low point knowledge Latin literature England. generally estimation translator's abilities modern studies adds anomaly. article argues detailed comparison with glossed copies Orosius, analysis glossaries drawn from lost copies, indicates translator drew primarily on heavily copy Orosius rather than sources, likely come East Frankish kingdom late ninth century. At same time, skill imagination using resources available him adapting history his own purposes suggests more positive view abilities.
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