Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Acknowledgements VII
3. Contents IX
4. Note on Editions XI
5. Abbreviations XIII
6. Introduction 1
7. Chapter 1 Mental and Physical Acts in Old English Prose: the Alfredian Translations, the Sermons of Ælfric, and The Old English Benedictine Rule 15
8. Chapter 2 Body and Soul: Thought and Action in The Seafarer 33
9. Chapter 3 A New Kind of Hero? Thought and Action in The Battle of Maldon 69
10. Chapter 4 A State of Mind: Byrhtnoð and Maldon in the Context of Æðelred’s Eard 99
11. Chapter 5 The Devil’s Lar: Mental Manipulation in Juliana 127
12. Conclusion 169
13. Bibliography 179
14. Index 191