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The Old English Exodus by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, 1981 - Edited by Joan Turville-Petre
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A rare and scholarly work by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Old English Exodus presents his meticulous analysis, translation, and commentary on the Old English poetic retelling of the biblical Exodus. Edited by Joan Turville-Petre, this edition is the first and only printing from 1981, published by Oxford at the Clarendon Press.

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The Old English Exodus by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, 1981 - Edited by Joan Turville-Petre


A Rare Scholarly Work on Old English Poetry by J.R.R. Tolkien



This first edition (1981) of The Old English Exodus is an essential work for Tolkien scholars and collectors. It features J.R.R. Tolkien’s translation and detailed commentary on the Old English poem Exodus, a retelling of the biblical story of Moses and the Israelites. Originally derived from Tolkien’s lecture notes from the 1930s and 1940s, this book was compiled and edited by Joan Turville-Petre, presenting an in-depth philological study of the text.



Key Features:
- First edition, 1981, published by Oxford at the Clarendon Press.
- Edited by Joan Turville-Petre, based on Tolkien’s original lecture notes.
- Hardcover with original dust jacket, featuring a striking black and red design.
- Includes Tolkien’s detailed linguistic analysis, translation, and commentary.
- A critical contribution to Anglo-Saxon literary studies and Tolkien’s academic legacy.

Condition:
- The book is in excellent condition, with clean pages and tight binding.
- Original dust jacket is intact with slight signs of shelf wear.
- No markings, annotations, or damage beyond standard aging.

This volume represents a significant piece of Tolkien’s scholarly work, highlighting his expertise in Old English poetry and its historical context. A must-have for Tolkien collectors and scholars of medieval literature.

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