Uppsala Books
Uppsala Books is dedicated to the publication of cutting-edge books on pre-modernity, fantasy, and mythology. Operating under the creative leadership of Tom Shippey, an eminent medievalist and scholar of J.R.R. Tolkien, our team aims to provide readers with substantial and affordable books that carry on the intellectual traditions to which Shippey’s work has been devoted. Equipped with an editorial advisory board consisting of internationally recognized experts, we seek to publish works of the highest quality that shed new light on mythology, fantasy, and all aspects of the ancient and medieval world. Our readable and elegantly designed books invite readers across the globe to step into the past, experience different ways of life, and enter into fascinating worlds of thought.
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This is a brilliant interview with Prof. Andrew Breeze, author of "King Arthur: Medieval British Literature and Modern Critical Tradition." Check it out!
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We hope to see you on SATURDAY at 12:00 noon UK time for our live event with Stephen Pollington on "Woden and the Old High German Charms"!
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"Waltharius: The Latin Epic of Walther of Aquitaine" (trans. Murdoch, ed. Neidorf) is one of our most popular releases. A perfect gift for the bibliophiles in your life this holiday season.
Visit: uppsalabooks.com/waltharius
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"Beowulf: Translation and Commentary" (trans. Tom Shippey, ed. Leonard Neidorf) was our first release, and it remains our most popular book. It is now being used in classrooms around the world, and being read by many a medieval enthusiast on these wintery days.
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Join us on Zoom next week (Dec. 13) for an exciting live event featuring Stephen Pollington, who will discuss "Woden and the Old High German Charms."
We've studied the medieval Scandinavian evidence for Woden - now let's take a look together at the medieval German evidence!
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Who was the real "King" Arthur? How did medieval authors embellish his legend, and what have modern scholars made of their works?
Andrew Breeze answers these questions and more in his new book, "King Arthur: Medieval British Literature and Modern Critical Tradition," available now worldwide.
Visit: uppsalabooks.com/arthur
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Brian Murdoch, Professor Emeritus of German at Stirling University, is one of the great literary translators of our time. For Uppsala Books, he translated OLD HIGH GERMAN POETRY and WALTHARIUS. He is now at work on a new translation of THE SONG OF ROLAND.
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It's out! Andrew Breeze's monumental study of Arthurian literature is now available worldwide. Visit: uppsalabooks.com/arthur
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We are delighted to announce that Andrew Breeze's new book, "King Arthur: Medieval British Literature & Modern Critical Tradition," is now published and available worldwide. Check it out!
Visit: uppsalabooks.com/arthur
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Join us on December 13 for the next Uppsala Books live event, which will feature STEPHEN POLLINGTON on "Woden and the Old High German Charms." Register now on Eventbrite!
Visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/stephen-pollington-on-woden-a…
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