an old English dictionary
A scholarly article or book that focuses on Old English literature and language would be the most useful resource for analyzing the choice of diction in the epic poem Beowulf. Look for sources that provide historical context and linguistic analysis of Old English vocabulary and syntax to better understand the diction used by the anonymous poet of Beowulf.
Beowulf was written in England.
Ralph Errolle has written: 'Italian diction for singers' -- subject(s): Singing, Diction
Thomas Quayle has written: 'Poetic diction' -- subject(s): Diction, English language, English poetry, History and criticism
A correct use of spoken and written word involves clarity of communication, staying on topic, using appropriate language for the audience, and ensuring the message is conveyed accurately. It also includes being mindful of tone and context to effectively express ideas and convey information.
Cheri Montgomery has written: 'German lyric diction workbook' -- subject(s): German language, Pronunciation, Singing, Diction, Phonetics
Bernard Groom has written: 'On the diction of Tennyson, Browning and Arnold'
Jerome Bernard Brooks has written: 'Diction as morality'
Margaret E. Goldsmith has written: 'The mode and meaning of 'Beowulf'' -- subject(s): Beowulf
Robert Thomas Farrell has written: 'Beowulf, Swedes and Geats' -- subject(s): Beowulf
anglo-saxon (old-english)
Adrien Bonjour has written: 'Hamlet and the phantom clue' 'The digressions in Beowulf' -- subject(s): Beowulf, Epic poetry, English (Old), History and criticism 'Twelve Beowulf papers, 1940-1960' -- subject(s): Beowulf
David Adams has written: 'Communism in conservative Ireland; the politics of delusion' 'A handbook of diction for singers' -- subject(s): Pronunciation, Diction, Italian language, French language, German language, Singing