During the Anglo-Saxon period, English authors wrote both in the Old English language and in the Latin language. The body of Latin works produced by English authors during this period is referred to as "Anglo-Latin Writings" in the standard literary histories. The Anglo-Latin writings are an important part of Anglo-Saxon literature. Some of the greatest Anglo-Saxon authors wrote only in Latin, or [MORE]
A Glossary of Architectural Terms from Two Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts
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An edition of a glossary that gives Latin definitions of the Latin terms for various parts of a Roman house. The glossary is found in two Anglo-Saxon manuscripts: (Antwerp) Plantin-Moretus Museum 16.2 and (London) British Library, Harley 3826. The edition includes manuscript images and a modern English translation.
Brussels Glossary
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11th century glossary from MS Brussels, RL 1650, in which an Anglo-Saxon scribe has defined Latin words with Latin phrases. This edition includes a manuscript image and a modern English translation.
Latin Writings in England to the Time of Alfred
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Describes the Latin works produced by English authors up to King Alfred's reign. Covers Gildas, Nennius, Aldhelm, Bede, Alcuin, and other authors.
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The Chronicle of Ethelwerd
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Modern English translation of a chronicle written in Latin by a descendant of King Alfred's brother. From the Internet Medieval Sourcebook.
