Explore monsters and myth in Anglo-Saxon texts.
Come along to our monthly Old English Reading Group to explore the monsters and myths represented in the Anglo-Saxon imagination. Delve into the richness of the Old English corpus to reveal dragons, battles and Anglo-Saxon storytelling. 

We join online once a month to explore these themed texts and discuss aspects of Anglo-Saxon history, literature, life and culture together. 

Upcoming Dates |   9 June, 14 July

Time |  7.30pm - 8.45pm 

Tutor | Caroline Godden, Adult Learning Officer

Venue | Online via Zoom

Cost | £10 per person 

Please email the Study Centre with queries, or if you would like to join our mailing list. 

 In June, we continue with our extract from the Letter from Alexander to Aristotle , picking up from line 30. 

Click for text and notes

Resources

Attendees may find the following to be useful additional resources when translating these texts:

Online Bosworth Toller OE Dictionary

The Cambridge Old English Reader

How to Book

You can book online here using the Book Now button above. You may also call the Box Office on 01727 890290.

Booking closes at 12 noon on the day of the event. Joining instructions will be sent after this time. 

Clergy and Readers in St Albans Diocese have complimentary access to our Adult Learning courses, talks, study days, and reading groups. For clergy/Reader bookings, please email [email protected] with your name and role and we will confirm your place.