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The first comprehensive study of the use of compound words in Old English poetry, homilies, and philosophy, Joinings explores the effect of compounds on style, pace, clarity, and genre in Anglo-Saxon vernacular literature.

English language --- English literature --- Language and culture --- Germanic languages --- Culture and language --- Culture --- Compound words. --- History and criticism. --- Style. --- Grammar. --- 450-1100 --- Old English Language, Period of