This groundbreaking study of the Old English language draws on the rich corpus of hagiographical works associated with the celebrated Anglo-Saxon scholar AElfric. Otto Schueller's meticulous analysis of the phonology and grammar of the Lives of Saints sheds new light on the development of Old English and its place in the broader context of early medieval literature and culture. A must-read for linguists, medievalists, and anyone interested in the history of the English language.

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